United States
MexicoHouston to Monterrey shipping route.
852 km by rail, about 28 h 24 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Houston and Monterrey
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HoustonRailMonterreyRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 852 km (529 mi) |
| Straight line | 665 km |
| Transit time | 28 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Houston to Monterrey shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Houston, United States to Monterrey, Mexico runs 852 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 665 km, the track adds 28%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 28 h 24 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United States and Mexico come 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 Monterrey.
By road the same trip is 793 km and takes a truck about 8 h 6 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Houston in this directory, Monterrey is the 3rd shortest. Closer destinations: Laredo (577 km) and Dallas (396 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Houston to Monterrey?
852 km by rail (665 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Houston to Monterrey?
About 28 h 24 min 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 Monterrey to Houston has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- Houston to Dallas396 km
- Houston to Laredo577 km
- Houston to Memphis924 km
- Houston to Atlanta1,349 km
- Houston to Kansas City1,357 km
- Houston to Denver1,663 km
- Laredo to Monterrey275 km
- Mexico City to Monterrey906 km
- Dallas to Monterrey1,011 km
- Memphis to Monterrey1,636 km
- Kansas City to Monterrey1,876 km
- Atlanta to Monterrey2,131 km
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.