Tucson to El Paso by train
El Paso lies 422 km (262 mi) east of Tucson, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 42 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 515 km (320 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tucson | El Paso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 542,629 | 678,815 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Stations on record | Tucson station, El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Depot | Union Depot |
| Postal codes | 85701–85775 | 79901–88595 |
Clocks in El Paso are 1 h ahead of Tucson right now, so a 5 h 42 min journey lands 6 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Tucson to El Paso
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Staying in El Paso
Our booking partner lists 200 places to stay in El Paso. Of the 170 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (102), and 2 are five-star. Across 83 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 47,806 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is El Paso from Tucson?
422 km (262 mi) in a straight line, east of Tucson; by road roughly 515 km (320 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tucson to El Paso by train?
About 5 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tucson and El Paso?
El Paso is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Phoenix).
Where can I stay in El Paso?
Our booking partner lists 200 places to stay in El Paso, 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.