Iztapalapa to Baton Rouge by train
Baton Rouge lies 1,465 km (911 mi) north-east of Iztapalapa, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
Open Baton Rouge in Google Maps
| Iztapalapa | Baton Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 227,470 |
| Elevation | 2,238 m (7,343 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company Depot |
Clocks in Baton Rouge are 1 h ahead of Iztapalapa right now, so a 20 h 26 min journey lands 21 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Baton Rouge
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 Iztapalapa to Baton Rouge
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Baton Rouge
Live rooms and prices for Baton Rouge are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Baton Rouge
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Baton Rouge from Iztapalapa?
1,465 km (911 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Iztapalapa; by road roughly 1,788 km (1,111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iztapalapa to Baton Rouge by train?
About 20 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iztapalapa and Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Baton Rouge?
The Dollar (USD).
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.