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How to get fromCalifornia to Mexico Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or tram

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Mexico City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or tram

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  1. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane TIJ - MEX
    7h 6m
    $1,767–4,298

  2. Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Felipe Ángeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane plane TIJ - NLU
    8h 37m
    $1,317–3,998

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    43h 24m
    $11,433–21,305

  4. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    45h 33m
    $3,793–7,047

  5. Drive 2,916.9 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mexico Citycar car 2,916.9 km
    33h 14m
    $5,694–8,224

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane LAX - MEX
    6h 17m
    $2,831–6,719

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane OAK - MEX
    6h 33m
    $2,779–8,107

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane SFO - MEX
    7h 6m
    $8,691–15,231

  9. Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)plane plane TIJ - TLC
    8h 55m
    $2,197–5,678

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Poniente - Observatoriobus bus Vía Toluca
    2d 3h
    $2,278–5,632

  11. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2d 9h
    $3,328–4,032

California to Mexico City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,333.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

Viva Aerobus, Volaris, and two other airlines fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main / 1st to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña via Los Angeles Downtown, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 45h 33m.

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