Houston to Tlaquepaque by train
Tlaquepaque lies 1,290 km (801 mi) south-west of Houston, -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 United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,573 km (978 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Houston | Tlaquepaque | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 650,123 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1,581 m (5,187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Stations on record | Houston station, Union Station | Central de Autobuses railway station, Lázaro Cárdenas railway station, Tlaquepaque Centro railway station |
Clocks in Tlaquepaque are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 17 h 59 min journey lands only 16 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tlaquepaque
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 Tlaquepaque
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Staying in Tlaquepaque
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Tlaquepaque. Of the 16 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 644 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tlaquepaque from Houston?
1,290 km (801 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston; by road roughly 1,573 km (978 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tlaquepaque 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 Houston and Tlaquepaque?
Tlaquepaque is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Tlaquepaque?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Tlaquepaque?
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Tlaquepaque, 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.