Ciudad Juárez to Lincoln by train
Lincoln lies 1,336 km (830 mi) north-east of Ciudad Juárez, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,630 km (1,013 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ciudad Juárez | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 294,757 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Rock Island Depot |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 68501–68588 |
Clocks in Lincoln are 1 h ahead of Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 18 h 38 min journey lands 19 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lincoln
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 Lincoln
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Ciudad Juárez?
1,336 km (830 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 1,630 km (1,013 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Lincoln by train?
About 18 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
What currency do I need in Lincoln?
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.