Mexicali to Colorado Springs by train
Colorado Springs lies 1,181 km (734 mi) north-east of Mexicali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,441 km (895 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mexicali | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Santa Fe Depot |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 80901–80997 |
Clocks in Colorado Springs are 1 h ahead of Mexicali right now, so a 16 h 28 min journey lands 17 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Colorado Springs
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 Mexicali to Colorado Springs
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from Mexicali?
1,181 km (734 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mexicali; by road roughly 1,441 km (895 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Colorado Springs by train?
About 16 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Tijuana).
What currency do I need in Colorado Springs?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, 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.