Ciudad Juárez to Fontana by train
Fontana lies 1,057 km (657 mi) west of Ciudad Juárez, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,290 km (802 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ciudad Juárez | Fontana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 212,704 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Fontana |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 92331–92337 |
Clocks in Fontana are 1 h behind Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 14 h 44 min journey lands only 13 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Fontana
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 Ciudad Juárez to Fontana
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Common questions
How far is Fontana from Ciudad Juárez?
1,057 km (657 mi) in a straight line, west of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 1,290 km (802 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Fontana by train?
About 14 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Fontana?
Fontana is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
What currency do I need in Fontana?
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.