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

The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Mexicali is to bus which costs $600 - $1000 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arizona to Mexicali is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $1800 - $6500.

Is there a direct bus between Arizona and Mexicali?

No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from 24th St & Jefferson St 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 6h 48m.

How far is it from Arizona to Mexicali?

The distance between Arizona and Mexicali is 383 km. The road distance is 386.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Arizona to Mexicali without a car is to bus via 24th St & Buckeye Rd which takes 6h 48m and costs $600 - $1300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Arizona to Mexicali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arizona to Mexicali bus from?

Arizona to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Arizona to Mexicali?

The best way to get from Arizona to Mexicali is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $1800 - $6500. Alternatively, you can bus via 24th St & Buckeye Rd, which costs $600 - $1300 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Arizona to Mexicali bus arrive?

Arizona to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Arizona to Mexicali?

Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Mexicali is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Arizona to Mexicali.

Where can I stay near Mexicali?

There are 95+ hotels available in Mexicali.

Arizona to Mexicali - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, shuttle, and tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Arizona to Mexicali by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Imperial County Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane PHX - IPL
3h 36m
$1,894–6,129
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
6h 50m
$599–999
Bus via 24th St & Buckeye Rd
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 48m
$634–1,284
Drive 386.6 km
1. Drive from Phoenix to Mexicalicar 386.6 km
4h 13m
$757–1,093
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Phoenix to San Luisshuttle
2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
6h 9m
$1,027–1,882
Tram, fly to Yuma International Airport, line 95 bus, bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane PHX - YUM
3. Take the bus from 26th Street @ 23rd Avenue to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus
4. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
6h 19m
$713–5,354
Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
7h 17m
$1,674–5,134

Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 383.4 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?

Southern Airways Express flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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