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How to get fromHouston to Mexicaliby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Houston to Mexicali by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)planeIAH - MXL
    8h 29m
    $2,762–9,713

  2. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Houston to Yuma Amtraktrain
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
    35h 19m
    $2,248–8,297

  3. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
    27h 34m
    $4,661–8,137

  4. Drive 2,163 km

    1. Drive from Houston to Mexicalicar2,163 km
    20h 44m
    $4,412–6,373

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeHOU - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
    9h 49m
    $4,545–21,005

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIAH - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
    10h
    $2,752–12,033

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Yuma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)planeHOU - YUM
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
    10h 40m
    $2,861–15,525

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Imperial County Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)planeHOU - IPL
    7h 52m
    $4,310–20,145

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Phoenix (PHX)planeHOU - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
    11h 6m
    $3,910–17,860

  10. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix (PHX)planeIAH - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
    11h 14m
    $5,717–13,888

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus StationbusGreyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Mexicalibus
    36h 48m
    $3,964–9,243

Houston to Mexicali by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,248Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, and C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos in around 27h 34m.

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