Ciudad Juárez to Albuquerque by train
Albuquerque lies 375 km (233 mi) north of Ciudad Juárez, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 457 km (284 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Ciudad Juárez | Albuquerque | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 564,559 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Alvarado Transportation Center, Santa Fe Depot (Albuquerque, New Mexico), Montaño |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 87101–87199 |
What changes when you arrive in Albuquerque
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.
Where to book trains from Ciudad Juárez to Albuquerque
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Staying in Albuquerque
Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 3 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 92,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Albuquerque from Ciudad Juárez?
375 km (233 mi) in a straight line, north of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 457 km (284 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Albuquerque by train?
About 5 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Albuquerque?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Albuquerque?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Albuquerque?
Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.