Mexicali to Riverside by train
Riverside lies 233 km (145 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 284 km (177 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Mexicali | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 317,261 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Riverside–Downtown, Riverside–La Sierra station, Riverside station |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 92501–92522 |
What changes when you arrive in Riverside
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 Riverside
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Staying in Riverside
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Common questions
How far is Riverside from Mexicali?
233 km (145 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 284 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Riverside by train?
About 3 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Riverside?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Riverside?
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 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.