Mexico
United StatesMexico City to New York shipping route.
4,348 km by rail, about 6.0 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Mexico City and New York
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Mexico CityRailNew YorkRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,348 km (2,702 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,359 km |
| Transit time | 6.0 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Mexico City to New York shipping route by rail
A freight train from Mexico City to New York covers a rail distance of 4,348 km, against 3,359 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 6.0 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Mexico and the United States 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 Mexico City and New York.
By road the same trip is 4,094 km and takes a truck about 5.2 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Mexico City in this directory, New York is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Toronto (4,052 km), Savannah (3,436 km) and Chicago (3,307 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Mexico City to New York?
4,348 km by rail (3,359 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Mexico City to New York?
About 6.0 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 New York to Mexico City has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Mexico City to Kansas City2,782 km
Montreal to New York598 km- Toronto to New York773 km
- Savannah to New York1,314 km
- Atlanta to New York1,338 km
- Chicago to New York1,396 km
- Memphis to New York1,813 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.