Ciudad Juárez to Abilene by train
Abilene lies 639 km (397 mi) east of Ciudad Juárez, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 779 km (484 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ciudad Juárez | Abilene | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 125,182 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Abilene & Northern Railway Company Depot |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 79601–79699 |
Clocks in Abilene are 1 h ahead of Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 8 h 54 min journey lands 9 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abilene
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 Abilene from Ciudad Juárez?
639 km (397 mi) in a straight line, east of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 779 km (484 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Abilene by train?
About 8 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Abilene?
Abilene is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
What currency do I need in Abilene?
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.