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How to get fromMexicali to Houstonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mexicali to Houston by plane, bus, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MXL - IAH
    8h
    $282–901

  2. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAN - IAH
    8h 54m
    $157–660

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    29h 9m
    $315–402

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Houstontrain train
    35h 3m
    $407–957

  5. Drive 1,344.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mexicali to Houstoncar car 1,344.2 mi
    20h 50m
    $246–355

  6. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAN - HOU
    8h 35m
    $217–908

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

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane IPL - HOU
    6h 21m
    $196–857

Mexicali to Houston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,224.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexicali to Rusk St @ Bagby St via Ciudad Juárez, Minatitlán Sur, Niños Héroes, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 29h 9m.

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