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

The cheapest way to get from California to Sonora is to bus which costs $1700 - $2900 and takes 14h 46m.

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 5h 14m and costs $1600 - $6500.

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 1057.5 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 - $2900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 1058 km. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from California to Sonora.

Where can I stay near Sonora?

There are 150+ hotels available in Sonora.

California to Sonora - 9 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Sonora by tram, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Hermosillo International Airport
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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
5h 14m
$1,597–6,067
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Hermosillobus San José
14h 46m
$1,729–2,824
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
$3,883–6,922
Drive 1,057.5 km
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Hermosillocar 1,057.5 km
12h 30m
$2,055–2,969
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
5h 37m
$1,962–3,817
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
$2,300–4,078
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 20m
$8,249–14,046
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
$9,336–20,178
Bus via Tijuana
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Hermosillobus
19h 16m
$2,261–3,464

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 23mAverage Duration

$1,470Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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 $1,600–2,674 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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