There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Mexicali by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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 Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 46m$1,156–1,747Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 3104
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
10h 48m$1,074–2,178Drive 538.4 km
- Drive from Bakersfield to Mexicalicar 538.4 km
5h 53m$1,102–1,592Fly Meadows Field Airport to Yuma International Airport, bus
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane BFL - YUM
- Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicalibus
7h 36m$1,761–8,538Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
10h 30m$1,486–2,942Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Imperial County Airport
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
6h 23m$2,236–12,112Fly Meadows Field Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane BFL - IPL
4h 36m$2,095–10,108
Bakersfield to Mexicali by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Mexicali is to drive which costs $1100 - $1600 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Mexicali is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $2000 - $11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via Los Angeles Downtown and C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Mexicali is 548 km. The road distance is 538.4 km.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Mexicali without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 9h 46m and costs $1100 - $1800.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Bakersfield to Mexicali, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Mexicali bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Mexicali is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 9h 46m and costs $1100 - $1800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $2000 - $11000 and takes 4h 36m.
Bakersfield to Mexicali bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Central, B.C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Mexicali is 538 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Bakersfield to Mexicali.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Bakersfield to Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Downtown, Calexico Bus Station, and C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Imperial County Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,700–11,000
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Imperial County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,600–9,500
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Imperial County Airport via San Francisco, Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–10,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
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