Houston to Monterrey by train
Monterrey lies 666 km (414 mi) south-west of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 17 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 812 km (505 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Houston | Monterrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Stations on record | Houston station, Union Station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 21913–95858 |
Clocks in Monterrey are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 9 h 17 min journey lands only 8 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Monterrey
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 Monterrey
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Staying in Monterrey
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey. Of the 253 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (135), and 23 are five-star. Across 143 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 80,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Monterrey from Houston?
666 km (414 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston; by road roughly 812 km (505 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Monterrey by train?
About 9 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Monterrey?
Monterrey is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Monterrey?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Monterrey?
Our booking partner lists 404 places to stay in Monterrey, 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.