Salt Lake City to Chihuahua by train
Chihuahua lies 1,448 km (900 mi) south-east of Salt Lake City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 11 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,767 km (1,098 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Salt Lake City | Chihuahua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 215,548 | 925,762 |
| Elevation | 1,311 m (4,301 ft) | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) |
| Stations on record | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub, Rio Grande Depot, North Temple station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 84101–84199 | 21700–99570 |
What changes when you arrive in Chihuahua
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 Salt Lake City to Chihuahua
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Staying in Chihuahua
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 17,126 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Chihuahua
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Common questions
How far is Chihuahua from Salt Lake City?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Salt Lake City; by road roughly 1,767 km (1,098 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salt Lake City to Chihuahua by train?
About 20 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salt Lake City and Chihuahua?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chihuahua?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Chihuahua?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua, 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.