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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Mexicali is to bus via Phoenix which costs $800 - $1400 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Mexicali is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $900 - $1400.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Mexicali?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via Phoenix Bus Station and C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Tucson to Mexicali?

The distance between Tucson and Mexicali is 579 km. The road distance is 475.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Mexicali without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 8m and costs $800 - $1400.

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

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

Where do I catch the Tucson to Mexicali bus from?

Tucson to Mexicali bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Bus or fly from Tucson to Mexicali?

The best way to get from Tucson to Mexicali is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 8m and costs $800 - $1400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $1200 - $8000 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Tucson to Mexicali bus arrive?

Tucson to Mexicali bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Mexicali?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Mexicali is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Tucson to Mexicali.

Where can I stay near Mexicali?

There are 95+ hotels available in Mexicali.

Tucson to Mexicali - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus via Phoenix (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
8h 8m
$824–1,403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus 95
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
9h 10m
$1,297–4,135
Drive 475.6 km
1. Drive from Tucson to Mexicalicar 475.6 km
4h 53m
$935–1,351
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Imperial County Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane PHX - IPL
5h 12m
$2,507–4,496
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Nogalesbus San José / ...
2. Take the bus from Nogales to Mexicali Centro Cívicobus
14h 5m
$870–2,350
Fly Tucson to Yuma International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane TUS - YUM
2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
8h 28m
$1,114–9,470
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
7h 40m
$2,240–13,000
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Yuma International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane PHX - YUM
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
7h 59m
$1,661–7,671
Fly Tucson to Imperial County Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane TUS - IPL
6h 41m
$1,260–7,595

Tucson to Mexicali by bus, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

$1,297Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to Mexicali.

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Distance: 578.5 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, and C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, Delta, Southern Airways Express, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 4 times a day.

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