There are 4 ways to get from Encinitas to Mexicali by train, tram, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, bus
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
4h 49m$401–999Drive 228.3 km
- Drive from Encinitas to Mexicali228.3 km
2h 29m$475–685Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus TerminalGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
6h 22m$606–1,062Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoLos Angeles
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
8h 16m$411–2,422
Encinitas to Mexicali by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Mexicali is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Mexicali is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $470 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Mexicali via Oceanside Transportation Center and Tijuana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Encinitas and Mexicali is 250 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Mexicali without a car is to train and tram and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $400 - $1000.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Encinitas to Mexicali, including transfers.
Encinitas to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Mexicali is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Encinitas to Mexicali.
There are 93+ hotels available in Mexicali.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Mexicali via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Tijuana in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–370
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- contacto@odm.com.mx
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $550–750
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $420–650
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $200–430
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $200–420
- Titanium
- $230–430
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–650
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- servicios@acnautobuses.com
- Website
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,400
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- contacto@geb.mx
- Website
- autobusesaguacaliente.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–290
- Schedules at
- autobusesaguacaliente.mx
- Book at
- autobusesaguacaliente.mx
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