Monterrey to Memphis by train
Memphis lies 1,439 km (894 mi) north-east of Monterrey, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,756 km (1,091 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Monterrey | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.1 million | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Central Station, Memphis Union Station |
| Postal codes | 21913–95858 | 37501–38197 |
Clocks in Memphis are 1 h ahead of Monterrey right now, so a 20 h 4 min journey lands 21 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Memphis
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 Monterrey to Memphis
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Monterrey?
1,439 km (894 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Monterrey; by road roughly 1,756 km (1,091 mi).
How long does it take to get from Monterrey to Memphis by train?
About 20 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Monterrey and Memphis?
Memphis is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Monterrey).
What currency do I need in Memphis?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, 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.