United States
CanadaHouston to Montreal shipping route.
2,964 km by rail, about 4.1 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Houston and Montreal
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HoustonRailMontrealRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,964 km (1,842 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,582 km |
| Transit time | 4.1 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Houston to Montreal shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Houston, United States to Montreal, Canada runs 2,964 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 2,582 km, the track adds 15%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.1 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United States and Canada 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 Montreal.
By road the same trip is 2,984 km and takes a truck about 3.5 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Houston in this directory, Montreal is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: New York (2,660 km), Long Beach (2,564 km) and Los Angeles (2,555 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Houston to Montreal?
2,964 km by rail (2,582 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Houston to Montreal?
About 4.1 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 Montreal 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.