Thornton to Houston by train
Houston lies 1,424 km (885 mi) south-east of Thornton, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 16 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,737 km (1,079 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Thornton | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 133,451 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Original Thornton/88th station, Thornton Crossroads/104th station, Eastlake/124th station | Houston station, Union Station |
| Postal codes | 80241 | 77001–77299 |
Clocks in Houston are 1 h ahead of Thornton right now, so a 19 h 16 min journey lands 20 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Thornton to Houston
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Staying in Houston
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 756 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (299), and 14 are five-star. Across 481 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 233,289 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Houston from Thornton?
1,424 km (885 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Thornton; by road roughly 1,737 km (1,079 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thornton to Houston by train?
About 19 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thornton and Houston?
Houston is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in Houston?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.