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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Mexicali is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Mexicali is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $550 - $850.

How far is it from Riverside to Mexicali?

The distance between Riverside and Mexicali is 413 km. The road distance is 282.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Mexicali without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $950 - $2100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Riverside to Mexicali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Mexicali bus from?

Riverside to Mexicali bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from 2nd at Commerce station.

Where does the Riverside to Mexicali bus arrive?

Riverside to Mexicali bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Mexicali?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Mexicali is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Riverside to Mexicali.

Where can I stay near Mexicali?

There are 97+ hotels available in Mexicali.

Riverside to Mexicali - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Mexicali?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Central + Magnolia and arriving at Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via Riverside University Medical Center, 2nd at Commerce, Indio Bus Station and C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Mexicali by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
8h 8m
$951–2,014
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd at Commerce to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus 10
2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
8h 12m
$290–589
Drive 282.3 km
1. Drive from Riverside to Mexicalicar 282.3 km
3h 7m
$562–811
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
5h 15m
$1,768–11,566
Train, bus via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain
3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
9h 47m
$784–1,601
Bus via Tijuana
1. Take the bus from Perris to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
11h 55m
$800–1,906

Riverside to Mexicali by bus

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11h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.4 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Central + Magnolia to Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via Riverside University Medical Center, 2nd at Commerce, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, and C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos in around 8h 12m.

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