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How to get fromPortland to Mexicaliby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Mexicali by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    8h 28m
    $3,240–16,010

  2. Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane plane PDX - YUM
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus bus
    9h 57m
    $2,364–12,530

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    30h 51m
    $2,776–6,451

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    40h 7m
    $3,279–7,475

  5. Drive 1,853.3 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Mexicalicar car 1,853.3 km
    21h 19m
    $3,749–5,415

  6. Fly to Imperial County Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane PDX - IPL
    6h 44m
    $3,115–15,145

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 59m
    $3,551–13,851

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 38m
    $2,655–12,185

  9. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    11h 50m
    $2,790–10,260

Portland to Mexicali by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,279Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Mexicali via Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Tijuana in around 30h 51m. Alternatively, Delta, Southern Airways Express, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day.

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