Ciudad Juárez to Mexicali by train
Mexicali lies 852 km (530 mi) west of Ciudad Juárez, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Mexico rail, over roughly 1,040 km (646 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ciudad Juárez | Mexicali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 21396–22703 |
Clocks in Mexicali are 1 h behind Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 12 h 15 min journey lands only 11 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Ciudad Juárez to Mexicali
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Staying in Mexicali
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali. Of the 40 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 3 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 15,602 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexicali from Ciudad Juárez?
852 km (530 mi) in a straight line, west of Ciudad Juárez; by road roughly 1,040 km (646 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Mexicali by train?
About 12 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Mexicali?
Mexicali is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Tijuana against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
Where can I stay in Mexicali?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali, 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.