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There are 9 ways to get from California to Mazatlán by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane TIJ - MZT
    5h 36m
    $1,971–5,719

  2. Bus via Mazatlán

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Mazatlánbus bus
    31h 16m
    $1,431–1,935

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mazatlan H. Familiaresbus bus
    25h 29m
    $3,870–5,797

  4. Drive  1,949.7 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mazatláncar car 1,949.7 km
    22h 14m
    $4,936–7,130

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane LAX - MZT
    5h 50m
    $4,842–7,038

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SAN - MZT
    7h 23m
    $2,047–7,893

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Mazatlánbus bus San José
    27h 30m
    $2,800–4,948

  8. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mazatlánbus bus
    34h 36m
    $3,381–5,135

  9. Bus via Mazatlan

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Mazatlanbus bus
    37h 37m
    $2,631–3,235

California to Mazatlán by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,532.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between California, USA and Mazatlán, Mexico?

Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Mazatlán 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2,800–4,948 and the journey takes 27h 30m.

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