New Orleans to Iztapalapa by train
Iztapalapa lies 1,487 km (924 mi) south-west of New Orleans, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 43 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,814 km (1,127 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| New Orleans | Iztapalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 362,701 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 2,238 m (7,343 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Stations on record | New Orleans Union Station, L&N Station, East New Orleans | none listed |
Clocks in Iztapalapa are 1 h behind New Orleans right now, so a 20 h 43 min journey lands only 19 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Iztapalapa
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Iztapalapa from New Orleans?
1,487 km (924 mi) in a straight line, south-west of New Orleans; by road roughly 1,814 km (1,127 mi).
How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Iztapalapa by train?
About 20 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New Orleans and Iztapalapa?
Iztapalapa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Iztapalapa?
The Peso (MXN).
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.