There are 5 ways to get from Mexicali to Riverside by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 22 bus
best- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Perrisbus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
7h 48m$51–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
8h 12m$19–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 35m$42–77Drive 175.4 mi
- Drive from Mexicali to Riversidecar 175.4 mi
3h 7m$32–47Fly, train
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
5h 22m$106–632
Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to Riverside is to bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mexicali to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Mexicali and arriving at Vine St. Mobility Hub via San Ysidro, Fourth + G Street and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Mexicali and Riverside is 236 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.
The best way to get from Mexicali to Riverside without a car is to bus and line 22 bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Mexicali to Riverside, including transfers.
Mexicali to Riverside bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, depart from Mexicali station.
Mexicali to Riverside bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, arrive at Tijuana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to Riverside is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Mexicali to Riverside.
There are 265+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mexicali to Vine St. Mobility Hub via Tijuana, San Ysidro, Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
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