Guadalajara to Houston by train
Houston lies 1,290 km (801 mi) north-east of Guadalajara, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,573 km (978 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Guadalajara | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Refugio, Juárez railway station, Santuario Mártires de Cristo Rey | Houston station, Union Station |
| Postal codes | 21573–99363 | 77001–77299 |
Clocks in Houston are 1 h ahead of Guadalajara right now, so a 17 h 59 min journey lands 18 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Houston
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 Guadalajara to Houston
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Staying in Houston
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Common questions
How far is Houston from Guadalajara?
1,290 km (801 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guadalajara; by road roughly 1,573 km (978 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to Houston by train?
About 17 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara and Houston?
Houston is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Houston?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Houston?
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston, 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.