What is the cheapest way to get from California to Sonora?

The cheapest way to get from California to Sonora is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $1100 - $1800 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Sonora?

The fastest way to get from California to Sonora is to tram and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $2000 - $5500.

Is there a direct bus between California and Sonora?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Sonora. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Hermosillo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from California to Sonora?

The distance between California and Sonora is 725 km. The road distance is 1057 km.

How do I travel from California to Sonora without a car?

The best way to get from California to Sonora without a car is to bus which takes 14h 46m and costs $1700 - $3100.

How long does it take to get from California to Sonora?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from California to Sonora, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Sonora bus from?

California to Sonora bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the California to Sonora bus arrive?

California to Sonora bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Hermosillo station.

Can I drive from California to Sonora?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Sonora is 1057 km. It takes approximately 12h 31m to drive from California to Sonora.

Where can I stay near Sonora?

There are 146+ hotels available in Sonora.

California to Sonora - 10 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from California to Sonora by tram, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Hermosillo International Airport
best
1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Hermosillo International Airport (HMO)plane TIJ - HMO
4h 29m
$2,000–5,389
Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Hermosillobus
18h
$1,143–1,719
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Hermosillobus San José
14h 46m
$1,729–3,048
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the bus from Tucson to Hermosillobus
17h 14m
$6,287–9,260
Drive 1,057 km
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Hermosillocar 1,057 km
12h 31m
$2,227–3,216
Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Ciudad Obregón International Airport
1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN)plane TIJ - CEN
4h 53m
$2,065–4,639
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus
5h 42m
$2,916–13,297
Fly San Diego International Airport to Tucson, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
2. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogalesbus
6h 14m
$8,353–15,204
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
2. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogalesbus
6h 33m
$6,948–14,348
Bus via Tijuana
1. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Hermosillobus
18h 30m
$2,513–3,862

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Hermosillo International Airport (HMO) flights

24Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$1,857Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Sonora.

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Distance: 724.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Hermosillo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,600–2,898 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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