Mexicali to Richmond by train
Richmond lies 860 km (534 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,049 km (652 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mexicali | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 109,708 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Richmond Transit Center |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 94801–94850 |
What changes when you arrive in Richmond
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 Richmond
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Staying in Richmond
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Mexicali?
860 km (534 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 1,049 km (652 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Richmond by train?
About 11 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Richmond?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Richmond?
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.