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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Mexicaliby car, bus or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Mexicali by car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus StationbusFlixBus 2055 / ...
    3h 40m
    $599–817

  2. Drive 245.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Mexicalicar245.2 km
    2h 48m
    $512–739

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Desert Hot Springstaxi
    2. Take the bus from Desert Hot Springs to Calexico Bus StationbusFlixBus 2055
    3h 54m
    $2,083–3,716

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Mexicali. However, you can drive to Indio Bus Station, take the bus to Calexico Bus Station, walk to C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, then take the bus to Central de Autobuses de Mexicali. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Mexicali in around 2h 48m.

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