Ciudad Juárez to Thornton by train
Thornton lies 916 km (569 mi) north of Ciudad Juárez, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 46 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,117 km (694 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ciudad Juárez | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 133,451 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Original Thornton/88th station, Thornton Crossroads/104th station, Eastlake/124th station |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 80241 |
What changes when you arrive in Thornton
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 Thornton
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Staying in Thornton
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Common questions
How far is Thornton from Ciudad Juárez?
916 km (569 mi) in a straight line, north of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 1,117 km (694 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Thornton by train?
About 12 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Thornton?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Thornton?
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.