Chihuahua to Lancaster by train
Lancaster lies 1,323 km (822 mi) north-west of Chihuahua, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,614 km (1,003 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chihuahua | Lancaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 925,762 | 161,103 |
| Elevation | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Lancaster |
| Postal codes | 21700–99570 | 93534–93586 |
Clocks in Lancaster are 1 h behind Chihuahua right now, so a 18 h 27 min journey lands only 17 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lancaster
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Chihuahua to Lancaster
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Common questions
How far is Lancaster from Chihuahua?
1,323 km (822 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chihuahua; by road roughly 1,614 km (1,003 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chihuahua to Lancaster by train?
About 18 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chihuahua and Lancaster?
Lancaster is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Chihuahua).
What currency do I need in Lancaster?
The Dollar (USD).
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.