Mexico
United StatesMexico City to Seattle shipping route.
4,980 km by rail, about 6.9 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Mexico City and Seattle
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Mexico CityRailSeattleRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,980 km (3,095 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,768 km |
| Transit time | 6.9 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Mexico City to Seattle shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Mexico City, Mexico to Seattle, United States runs 4,980 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 3,768 km, the track adds 32%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 6.9 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 Seattle.
Of 17 rail routes from Mexico City in this directory, Seattle is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Montreal (4,579 km), New York (4,348 km) and Toronto (4,052 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Mexico City to Seattle?
4,980 km by rail (3,768 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Mexico City to Seattle?
About 6.9 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 Seattle to Mexico City 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.