Mérida to Shreveport by train
Shreveport lies 1,349 km (838 mi) north of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 48 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,645 km (1,022 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mérida | Shreveport | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 187,593 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Shreveport station |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 71101–71166 |
Clocks in Shreveport are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 18 h 48 min journey lands 19 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shreveport
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.
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Common questions
How far is Shreveport from Mérida?
1,349 km (838 mi) in a straight line, north of Mérida; by road roughly 1,645 km (1,022 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Shreveport by train?
About 18 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Shreveport?
Shreveport is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Merida).
What currency do I need in Shreveport?
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.