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

The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to Matamoros is to drive which costs $4200 - $6500 and takes 22h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mexicali to Matamoros is to fly and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $2800 - $13000.

Is there a direct bus between Mexicali and Matamoros?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to Matamoros. However, there are services departing from Mexicali and arriving at Matamoros via Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

How far is it from Mexicali to Matamoros?

The distance between Mexicali and Matamoros is 1909 km. The road distance is 2315 km.

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

The best way to get from Mexicali to Matamoros without a car is to bus via Chihuahua which takes 30h 30m and costs $5000 - $7500.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Mexicali to Matamoros, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexicali to Matamoros bus from?

Mexicali to Matamoros bus services, operated by Chihuahuenses, depart from Mexicali station.

Bus or fly from Mexicali to Matamoros?

The best way to get from Mexicali to Matamoros is to fly which takes 11h 1m and costs $3600 - $17000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chihuahua, which costs $5000 - $7500 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Mexicali to Matamoros bus arrive?

Mexicali to Matamoros bus services, operated by Chihuahuenses, arrive at Ciudad Juárez station.

What is the time difference between Mexicali and Matamoros?

Matamoros is 2h ahead of Mexicali. It is currently 7:24 AM in Mexicali and 9:24 AM in Matamoros.

Can I drive from Mexicali to Matamoros?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to Matamoros is 2315 km. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Mexicali to Matamoros.

Where can I stay near Matamoros?

There are 119+ hotels available in Matamoros.

Mexicali to Matamoros - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Mexicali to Matamoros by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
best
1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane MXL - BRO
11h 1m
$3,653–16,175
Fly to General Servando Canales International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM)plane MXL - MAM
11h 31m
$2,677–12,219
Bus via Chihuahua
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Ciudad Juárezbus
2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Chihuahuabus
3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Matamorosbus
30h 30m
$5,141–7,312
Bus, train via San Antonio
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from San Antonio to Brownsvillebus
33h 53m
$6,161–13,120
Drive 2,315 km
1. Drive from Mexicali to Matamoroscar 2,315 km
22h 24m
$4,249–6,137
Fly to General Lucio Blanco International Airport, bus
1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane MXL - REX
2. Take the bus from Reynosa to Matamorosbus
8h 15m
$2,797–12,789
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus
2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus 95
3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from San Marcos to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus
41h 56m
$5,751–13,845
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Santa Anabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Monterreybus
3. Take the bus from Monterrey to Matamorosbus
42h 19m
$4,335–8,285

Mexicali to Matamoros by bus, foot, and train

3Weekly Services

41h 56mAverage Duration

$5,751Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mexicali to Matamoros.

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Distance: 1,908.6 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus, Aerus, and Volaris fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexicali to Matamoros via Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua in around 30h 30m.

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