Mexico
CanadaMonterrey to Vancouver shipping route.
4,677 km by rail, about 6.5 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Monterrey and Vancouver
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MonterreyRailVancouverRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,677 km (2,906 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,279 km |
| Transit time | 6.5 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Monterrey to Vancouver shipping route by rail
A freight train from Monterrey to Vancouver covers a rail distance of 4,677 km, against 3,279 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 6.5 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Mexico 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 Monterrey and Vancouver.
By road the same trip is 3,977 km and takes a truck about 5.1 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Monterrey in this directory, Vancouver is the 17th shortest. Closer destinations: Seattle (4,429 km), Montreal (3,673 km) and New York (3,443 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Monterrey to Vancouver?
4,677 km by rail (3,279 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Monterrey to Vancouver?
About 6.5 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 Vancouver to Monterrey 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.