Mexico City to Abilene by train
Abilene lies 1,449 km (900 mi) north of Mexico City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,768 km (1,098 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mexico City | Abilene | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 125,182 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Buenavista Station | Abilene & Northern Railway Company Depot |
Clocks in Abilene are 1 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 20 h 12 min journey lands 21 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abilene
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 Mexico City to Abilene
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Common questions
How far is Abilene from Mexico City?
1,449 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexico City; by road roughly 1,768 km (1,098 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Abilene by train?
About 20 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Abilene?
Abilene is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Abilene?
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.