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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 6m
    $1,876–3,196

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    6h 55m
    $741–1,386

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    8h 42m
    $1,076–1,781

  4. Drive 395.9 km

    1. Drive from Sylmar to Mexicalicar car 395.9 km
    4h 18m
    $769–1,110

  5. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    8h 52m
    $1,138–1,882

  6. Bus via Tijuana #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    9h 50m
    $786–2,371

Sylmar to Mexicali by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$786Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $600–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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