How long does it take to go from Texas to Mexico border?

Texas and Mexico share 1,254 miles of common border and are joined by 28 international bridges and border crossings. This number includes two dams, one hand-drawn ferry, and 25 other crossings that allow commercial, vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

The border crossings are vital to the economies of Texas and Mexico, and have contributed to Mexico’s status as Texas’ #1 trading partner.

TxDOT recognizes the importance of the relationship between both neighbors and, since the implementation of NAFTA in 1994, is continuously seeking ways to improve the safe crossing of people and goods.

In addition, international border crossing information compiled throughout the years, including studies, statistics and general data, is shown below.

General information

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The flight time between Mexico City (MEX) and Ciudad Juarez (CJS) is around 2h 38m and covers a distance of around 1543 km. This includes an average layover time of around 15 min. Services are operated by Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico. Typically 67 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

  • Distance: 1378 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

Viva Aerobus, Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from Mexico City to El Paso every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexico City to Houston via Mexico City International Airport T1 and Querétaro in around 24h 53m.

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  • Entry is conditional for citizens and permanent residents of Mexico
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Allowed for: All visitors

Restricted for: There are no current restrictions

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  • Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
This applies to arrivals from Mexico
  • Vaccinated travellers are recommended to get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel; self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms develop
  • Unvaccinated travellers are recommended to quarantine for a minimum of 5 days; take a COVID-19 test 3 days after arriving. If test is positive arrivals need to self-isolate until fully recovered
This applies to all arrivals by air
  • Travel Declaration required prior to arrival
This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions
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  • Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
This doesn't apply to citizens of: United States
  • Vaccinated travellers are recommended to get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel; self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if symptoms develop
  • Unvaccinated travellers are recommended to quarantine for a minimum of 5 days; take a COVID-19 test 3 days after arriving. If test is positive arrivals need to self-isolate until fully recovered
This applies to all arrivals by air
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There are no current restrictions


Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

  • Face masks are recommended
  • There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
  • Observe COVID-19 safety rules

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Texas is 800-232-4636.

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Texas is recommended.

The social distance requirement in Texas is 2 metres.

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.

No, returning to Mexico from United States is currently allowed.

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Last updated: 7 Dec 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Centers for Disease control and prevention (CDC). We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.

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Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas, fourth most populous city in the United States, most populous city in the Southern United States, as well as the sixth most populous in North America, with an estimated 2018 population of 2,325,502. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat of Harris County and the principal city of the Greater Houston metropolitan area, which is the fifth most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States and the second most populous in Texas after the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with a population of 6,997,384 in 2018. - Wikipedia

Things to do in Houston

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  • Discovery Green is a public urban park in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States. Opened in 2008, Discovery Green 11.78 acre is located on Avenida de las Americas across from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel, adjacent to Toyota Center. The park includes a lake, bandstands and venues for public performances, two dog runs, a children's area and multiple recreational areas. The park was principally designed by the landscape architecture firm Hargreaves Associates.

  • Hermann Park is one of Houston's most-visited public parks. Situated between Fannin Street and Cambridge Street, it is within walking distance from the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and the Museum District, and within a few miles of the Third Ward, the historic Astrodome and NRG Stadium (home stadium for the Houston Texans). The land that it occupies was presented to the City of Houston by George H. Hermann in 1914.

  • The Houston Museum of Natural Science (abbreviated as HMNS) is a science museum located on the northern border of Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The museum was established in 1909 by the Houston Museum and Scientific Society, an organization whose goals were to provide a free institution for the people of Houston focusing on education and science. Museum attendance totals over two million visitors each year. The museum complex consists of a central facility with four floors of natural science halls and exhibits, the Burke Baker Planetarium, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre (formerly known as the Wortham IMAX Theatre). The museum is one of the most popular in the United States and ranks just below New York City's American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art and the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco in most attendance amongst non-Smithsonian museums. Much of the museum's popularity is attributed to its large number of special or guest exhibits.

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