Mexicali to Las Vegas by train
Las Vegas lies 395 km (246 mi) north of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 31 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 483 km (300 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mexicali | Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 641,903 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 613 m (2,011 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Las Vegas station, Las Vegas Depot |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 89101–89199 |
What changes when you arrive in Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas
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Staying in Las Vegas
Our booking partner lists 994 places to stay in Las Vegas. Of the 643 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (269), and 44 are five-star. Across 304 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 480,609 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Las Vegas from Mexicali?
395 km (246 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexicali; by road roughly 483 km (300 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Las Vegas by train?
About 5 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Las Vegas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Las Vegas?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Las Vegas?
Our booking partner lists 994 places to stay in Las Vegas, 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.