Monterrey to Shreveport by train
Shreveport lies 992 km (617 mi) north-east of Monterrey, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,211 km (752 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Monterrey | Shreveport | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.1 million | 187,593 |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Shreveport station |
| Postal codes | 21913–95858 | 71101–71166 |
Clocks in Shreveport are 1 h ahead of Monterrey right now, so a 13 h 50 min journey lands 14 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shreveport
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.
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Common questions
How far is Shreveport from Monterrey?
992 km (617 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Monterrey; by road roughly 1,211 km (752 mi).
How long does it take to get from Monterrey to Shreveport by train?
About 13 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Monterrey and Shreveport?
Shreveport is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Monterrey).
What currency do I need in Shreveport?
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.