Tucson to Chihuahua by train
Chihuahua lies 612 km (380 mi) south-east of Tucson, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 31 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 746 km (464 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tucson | Chihuahua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 542,629 | 925,762 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) |
| Stations on record | Tucson station, El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Depot | none listed |
| Postal codes | 85701–85775 | 21700–99570 |
Clocks in Chihuahua are 1 h ahead of Tucson right now, so a 8 h 31 min journey lands 9 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chihuahua
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 Tucson to Chihuahua
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Staying in Chihuahua
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 17,126 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chihuahua from Tucson?
612 km (380 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tucson; by road roughly 746 km (464 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tucson to Chihuahua by train?
About 8 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tucson and Chihuahua?
Chihuahua is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chihuahua against America/Phoenix).
What currency do I need in Chihuahua?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Chihuahua?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua, 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.