Mexicali to Bakersfield by train
Bakersfield lies 448 km (279 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 547 km (340 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mexicali | Bakersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 373,640 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Bakersfield |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 93301–93390 |
What changes when you arrive in Bakersfield
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 Mexicali to Bakersfield
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Common questions
How far is Bakersfield from Mexicali?
448 km (279 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 547 km (340 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Bakersfield by train?
About 6 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Bakersfield?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bakersfield?
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.