San Antonio to Aguascalientes by train
Aguascalientes lies 920 km (572 mi) south-west of San Antonio, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 50 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 1,123 km (698 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| San Antonio | Aguascalientes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 722,250 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Stations on record | San Antonio Station | Old Railway Station Museum |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 21738–70710 |
Clocks in Aguascalientes are 1 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 12 h 50 min journey lands only 11 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aguascalientes
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from San Antonio to Aguascalientes
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Staying in Aguascalientes
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes. Of the 109 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 4 are five-star. Across 56 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 11,794 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Aguascalientes from San Antonio?
920 km (572 mi) in a straight line, south-west of San Antonio; by road roughly 1,123 km (698 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Aguascalientes by train?
About 12 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Aguascalientes?
Aguascalientes is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
What currency do I need in Aguascalientes?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Aguascalientes?
Our booking partner lists 167 places to stay in Aguascalientes, 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.