United StatesUnited StatesHouston to Long Beach shipping route.
2,564 km by rail, about 3.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Houston and Long Beach
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HoustonRailLong BeachRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,564 km (1,593 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,199 km |
| Transit time | 3.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Houston to Long Beach shipping route by rail
A freight train from Houston to Long Beach covers a rail distance of 2,564 km, against 2,199 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Houston and Long Beach.
Of 17 rail routes from Houston in this directory, Long Beach is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Los Angeles (2,555 km), Toronto (2,437 km) and Mexico City (1,757 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Houston to Long Beach?
2,564 km by rail (2,199 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Houston to Long Beach?
About 3.6 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Long Beach to Houston has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.