Ciudad Juárez to Bakersfield by train
Bakersfield lies 1,232 km (765 mi) north-west of Ciudad Juárez, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 10 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,502 km (934 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Ciudad Juárez | Bakersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 373,640 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Bakersfield |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 93301–93390 |
Clocks in Bakersfield are 1 h behind Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 17 h 10 min journey lands only 16 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield from Ciudad Juárez?
1,232 km (765 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 1,502 km (934 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Bakersfield by train?
About 17 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
What currency do I need in Bakersfield?
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.