Bakersfield to Chihuahua by train
Chihuahua lies 1,429 km (888 mi) south-east of Bakersfield, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,743 km (1,083 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bakersfield | Chihuahua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 373,640 | 925,762 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) |
| Stations on record | Bakersfield | none listed |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 21700–99570 |
Clocks in Chihuahua are 1 h ahead of Bakersfield right now, so a 19 h 55 min journey lands 20 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chihuahua
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Bakersfield to Chihuahua
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Staying in Chihuahua
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 17,126 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chihuahua from Bakersfield?
1,429 km (888 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield; by road roughly 1,743 km (1,083 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Chihuahua by train?
About 19 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Chihuahua?
Chihuahua is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chihuahua against America/Los_Angeles).
What currency do I need in Chihuahua?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Chihuahua?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.