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

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There are 7 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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePDX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
    8h 29m
    $2,850–5,210

  2. Fly to Imperial County Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)planePDX - IPL
    7h 18m
    $2,115–11,150

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
    30h 51m
    $3,013–6,748

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
    40h 7m
    $3,395–7,834

  5. Drive 1,853.3 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Mexicalicar1,853.3 km
    21h 11m
    $3,764–5,436

  6. Fly to Yuma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)planePDX - YUM
    2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
    10h 10m
    $2,364–12,530

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePDX - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
    11h 48m
    $3,690–8,760

Portland to Mexicali by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,395Cheapest 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, American Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day.

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