Mexico City to Brownsville by train
Brownsville lies 739 km (459 mi) north of Mexico City, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 902 km (560 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mexico City | Brownsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 12.3 million | 186,738 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Buenavista Station | Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot |
Clocks in Brownsville are 1 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 10 h 18 min journey lands 11 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brownsville
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 Brownsville
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Common questions
How far is Brownsville from Mexico City?
739 km (459 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexico City; by road roughly 902 km (560 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Brownsville by train?
About 10 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Brownsville?
Brownsville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Brownsville?
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.