Tijuana to Thornton by train
Thornton lies 1,353 km (841 mi) north-east of Tijuana, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 1,651 km (1,026 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tijuana | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 133,451 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Original Thornton/88th station, Thornton Crossroads/104th station, Eastlake/124th station |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 80241 |
Clocks in Thornton are 1 h ahead of Tijuana right now, so a 18 h 52 min journey lands 19 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thornton
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 Thornton
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Common questions
How far is Thornton from Tijuana?
1,353 km (841 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tijuana; by road roughly 1,651 km (1,026 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Thornton by train?
About 18 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Thornton?
Thornton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Tijuana).
What currency do I need in Thornton?
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 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.