El Paso to Guadalajara by train
Guadalajara lies 1,271 km (790 mi) south of El Paso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 43 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,551 km (964 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| El Paso | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 678,815 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Stations on record | Union Depot | Refugio, Juárez railway station, Santuario Mártires de Cristo Rey |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 21573–99363 |
What changes when you arrive in Guadalajara
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from El Paso to Guadalajara
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Staying in Guadalajara
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 506 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (242), and 20 are five-star. Across 274 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 156,900 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guadalajara from El Paso?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, south of El Paso; by road roughly 1,551 km (964 mi).
How long does it take to get from El Paso to Guadalajara by train?
About 17 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and Guadalajara?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Guadalajara?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Guadalajara?
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara, bookable on this site.
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.