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Houston to Gustavo Adolfo Madero by train

Gustavo Adolfo Madero lies 1,203 km (747 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 16 h 46 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,467 km (912 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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HoustonGustavo Adolfo Madero
CountryUnited StatesMexico
Population2.3 million1.2 million
Elevation30 m (98 ft)2,284 m (7,493 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)
Stations on recordHouston station, Union Stationnone listed

Clocks in Gustavo Adolfo Madero are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 16 h 46 min journey lands only 15 h 46 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Gustavo Adolfo Madero

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 Houston to Gustavo Adolfo Madero

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Common questions

How far is Gustavo Adolfo Madero from Houston?

1,203 km (747 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston; by road roughly 1,467 km (912 mi).

How long does it take to get from Houston to Gustavo Adolfo Madero by train?

About 16 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Houston and Gustavo Adolfo Madero?

Gustavo Adolfo Madero is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).

What currency do I need in Gustavo Adolfo Madero?

The Peso (MXN).

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.