Chihuahua to Palmdale by train
Palmdale lies 1,315 km (817 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 20 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,605 km (997 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chihuahua | Palmdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 925,762 | 158,351 |
| Elevation | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) | 815 m (2,674 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Palmdale Transportation Center |
| Postal codes | 21700–99570 | 93550–93599 |
Clocks in Palmdale are 1 h behind Chihuahua right now, so a 18 h 20 min journey lands only 17 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palmdale
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.
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Common questions
How far is Palmdale from Chihuahua?
1,315 km (817 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chihuahua; by road roughly 1,605 km (997 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chihuahua to Palmdale by train?
About 18 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chihuahua and Palmdale?
Palmdale is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Chihuahua).
What currency do I need in Palmdale?
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.