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El Paso to Tempe by train

Tempe lies 540 km (336 mi) west of El Paso, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 7 h 19 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 659 km (410 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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El PasoTempe
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population678,815175,826
Elevation1,137 m (3,730 ft)360 m (1,181 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Denver)UTC-7 (America/Phoenix)
Stations on recordUnion DepotTempe
Postal codes79901–8859585280–85288

Clocks in Tempe are 1 h behind El Paso right now, so a 7 h 19 min journey lands only 6 h 19 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book trains from El Paso to Tempe

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Common questions

How far is Tempe from El Paso?

540 km (336 mi) in a straight line, west of El Paso; by road roughly 659 km (410 mi).

How long does it take to get from El Paso to Tempe by train?

About 7 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between El Paso and Tempe?

Tempe is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Denver).

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
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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.