Tijuana to Tempe by train
Tempe lies 486 km (302 mi) east of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 46 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 593 km (368 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tijuana | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Tempe |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 85280–85288 |
What changes when you arrive in Tempe
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 Tijuana to Tempe
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Staying in Tempe
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Common questions
How far is Tempe from Tijuana?
486 km (302 mi) in a straight line, east of Tijuana; by road roughly 593 km (368 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Tempe by train?
About 6 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Tempe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tempe?
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.