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

The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to California is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mexicali to California is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $95 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Mexicali and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to California. However, there are services departing from Central de Autobuses de Mexicali and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Calexico Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Mexicali to California?

The distance between Mexicali and California is 218 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mexicali to California without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Mexicali to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexicali to California bus from?

Mexicali to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Calexico Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Mexicali to California?

The best way to get from Mexicali to California is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Mexicali to California bus arrive?

Mexicali to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Mexicali to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to California is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Mexicali to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3409+ hotels available in California.

Mexicali to California - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mexicali to California by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
3h 19m
$100–179
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
5h 48m
$36–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 3m
$54–88
Drive 227.5 mi
1. Drive from Mexicali to Los Angelescar 227.5 mi
3h 54m
$42–60
Bus via Tijuana
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
9h 14m
$37–132

Mexicali to California by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mexicali to California.

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Distance: 217.1 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Southern Airways Express flies from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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