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

The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to Tucson is to bus and train via San Luis Río Colorado which costs $35 - $140 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mexicali to Tucson is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 36m and costs $260 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Mexicali and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Central de Autobuses de Mexicali and arriving at Tucson via Calexico Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Mexicali to Tucson?

The distance between Mexicali and Tucson is 342 miles. The road distance is 297.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mexicali to Tucson without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 43m and costs $50 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Mexicali to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexicali to Tucson bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Mexicali to Tucson?

The best way to get from Mexicali to Tucson is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 43m and costs $50 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Mexicali to Tucson bus arrive?

Mexicali to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Mexicali and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Mexicali. It is currently 8:49 PM in Mexicali and 9:49 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Mexicali to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to Tucson is 298 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Mexicali to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 620+ hotels available in Tucson.

Mexicali to Tucson - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Mexicali to Tucson by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Imperial County Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane IPL - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
4h 36m
$268–689
Bus, train via San Luis Río Colorado
cheapest
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 Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 58m
$36–137
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
8h 43m
$54–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
9h 15m
$47–118
Drive 295.8 mi
1. Drive from Mexicali to Tucsoncar 295.8 mi
4h 54m
$54–78
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
6h 51m
$162–1,003
Fly Imperial County Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Tucson (TUS)plane IPL - TUS
4h 49m
$124–705
Bus to Yuma International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus
2. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Tucson (TUS)plane YUM - TUS
9h 35m
$102–729
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mexicali Centro Cívico to Nogalesbus
2. Take the bus from Nogales to Tucsonbus Guadalajara
12h 50m
$51–129

Mexicali to Tucson by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mexicali to Tucson.

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Distance: 340 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Central de Autobuses de Mexicali to Tucson via C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Calexico Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, Southern Airways Express, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Tucson (TUS) 3 times a day.

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