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How to get fromCalifornia to Mexico Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Mexico City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane SNA - MEX
    4h 3m
    $2,973–10,649

  2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane TIJ - MEX
    6h 3m
    $1,970–5,419

  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 23m
    $18,204–27,837

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3105
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    47h 33m
    $4,113–7,662

  5. Drive  2,916.9 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mexico Citycar car 2,916.9 km
    33h 15m
    $7,413–10,708

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane LAX - MEX
    6h 15m
    $2,941–5,737

  7. Bus via Morelia

    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
    $2,281–5,635

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2d 9h
    $3,631–4,335

California to Mexico City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,461.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Aeroméxico, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring St and 1st St E to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña via El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, and Tijuana in around 47h 33m.

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