Phoenix to Ciudad Juárez by train
Ciudad Juárez lies 560 km (348 mi) east of Phoenix, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 48 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 683 km (424 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Phoenix | Ciudad Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) |
| Stations on record | Union Station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 35180 |
Clocks in Ciudad Juárez are 1 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 7 h 48 min journey lands 8 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Juárez
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.
Where to book trains from Phoenix to Ciudad Juárez
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Staying in Ciudad Juárez
Our booking partner lists 161 places to stay in Ciudad Juárez. Of the 80 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (36), and 5 are five-star. Across 39 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 28,759 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Juárez from Phoenix?
560 km (348 mi) in a straight line, east of Phoenix; by road roughly 683 km (424 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Ciudad Juárez by train?
About 7 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Ciudad Juárez?
Ciudad Juárez is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Ciudad_Juarez against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Juárez?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Ciudad Juárez?
Our booking partner lists 161 places to stay in Ciudad Juárez, 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.