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How to get fromMexicali to Carsonby plane, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mexicali to Carson by plane, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, tram, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Harbor Freeway Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Transitway / Harbor Fwy Station to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus
    3h 11m
    $87–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Fwy / Carsonbus bus Metro J Line
    8h 28m
    $32–68

  3. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2017 / ...
    7h 8m
    $39–67

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 59m
    $65–139

  5. Drive 223.7 mi

    1. Drive from Mexicali to Carsoncar car 223.7 mi
    4h 10m
    $41–59

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Tijuana
    11h 7m
    $40–101

Mexicali to Carson by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Mexicali to Carson St + Moneta Av via Tijuana, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 7h 8m.

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