What is the cheapest way to get from California to Tapachula?

The cheapest way to get from California to Tapachula is to bus via Mexico City which costs $2800 - $4400 and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Tapachula?

The fastest way to get from California to Tapachula is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $4300 - $12000.

Is there a direct bus between California and Tapachula?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Tapachula. However, there are services departing from Spring St and 1st St E and arriving at Tapachula via El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte, Tijuana Buenavista and Mexico City Politécnico Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.

How far is it from California to Tapachula?

The distance between California and Tapachula is 3227 km. The road distance is 3975.1 km.

How do I travel from California to Tapachula without a car?

The best way to get from California to Tapachula without a car is to bus via Mexico City which takes 2 days 15h and costs $2800 - $4400.

How long does it take to get from California to Tapachula?

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from California to Tapachula, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Tapachula bus from?

California to Tapachula bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.

Bus or fly from California to Tapachula?

The best way to get from California to Tapachula is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $4300 - $12000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexico City, which costs $2800 - $4400 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the California to Tapachula bus arrive?

California to Tapachula bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Central, B.C. station.

What is the time difference between California and Tapachula?

Tapachula is 1h ahead of California. It is currently 8:12 AM in California and 9:12 AM in Tapachula.

Can I drive from California to Tapachula?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Tapachula is 3975 km. It takes approximately 46h 13m to drive from California to Tapachula.

Where can I stay near Tapachula?

There are 47+ hotels available in Tapachula.

California to Tapachula - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Tapachula by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Tijuana International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane TIJ - TAP
7h 35m
$4,330–11,966
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tapachulabus
3d
$2,776–5,074
Bus via Mexico City
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus
2. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus
3. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus
2d 15h
$2,862–4,361
Drive 3,975.1 km
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tapachulacar 3,975.1 km
46h 13m
$8,309–12,001
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane LAX - TAP
9h 28m
$3,200–11,785
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus
2d 18h
$17,769–27,205
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tapachulabus
3d 9h
$4,830–7,035

California to Tapachula by bus and foot

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Distance: 3,226.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tapachula, Mexico?

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Tapachula via El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, Tijuana Central, B.C., Tijuana Buenavista, and Mexico City Politécnico Station in around 2d 15h.

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