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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali is to bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station which costs $550 - $950 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $2400 - $3000.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Mexicali?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Mexicali?

The distance between Phoenix and Mexicali is 396 km. The road distance is 386.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $550 - $1300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Phoenix to Mexicali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Mexicali bus from?

Phoenix to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Mexicali?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $550 - $1300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $2400 - $3000 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Phoenix to Mexicali bus arrive?

Phoenix to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Mexicali?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Mexicali is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Phoenix to Mexicali.

Where can I stay near Mexicali?

There are 93+ hotels available in Mexicali.

Phoenix to Mexicali - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and line 95 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Mexicali by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
5h 13m
$567–1,253
Bus via Yuma
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850 / ...
5h 53m
$559–1,256
Drive 386.6 km
1. Drive from Phoenix to Mexicalicar 386.6 km
4h 13m
$770–1,112
Fly to Imperial County Airport
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane PHX - IPL
3h 17m
$2,460–2,995
Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
5h 23m
$575–937
Fly to Yuma International Airport, line 95 bus, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane PHX - YUM
2. Take the bus from 26th Street @ 23rd Avenue to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
6h
$714–5,820
Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
6h 57m
$11,440–29,010

Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

$2,445Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Mexicali.

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Distance: 396.5 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Southern Airways Express flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) once daily.

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