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How to get fromCarlsbad to Mexico Cityby train, plane, bus, car, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Mexico City by train, plane, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Benito Juárez International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane TIJ - MEX
    8h 8m
    $1,806–4,810

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane plane TIJ - NLU
    9h 39m
    $1,356–4,610

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    43h 21m
    $3,642–7,020

  4. Train, bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    46h 20m
    $11,047–22,439

  5. Drive 2,807.6 km

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Mexico Citycar car 2,807.6 km
    32h
    $5,397–7,795

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Benito Juárez International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane LAX - MEX
    7h 27m

  7. Train, tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)plane plane TIJ - TLC
    9h 57m
    $2,136–5,790

  8. Train, bus to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, fly to Benito Juárez International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    3. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane MXL - MEX
    9h 30m
    $2,592–8,370

  9. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    47h 32m
    $3,642–8,495

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,561Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,395.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Mexico City, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Mexico City. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot, walk to America Plaza Station, take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, walk to San Ysidro, take the bus to Tijuana Airport, walk to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) airport, then fly to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX). Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlsbad Village Station to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña via San Diego - Santa Fe Depot, America Plaza Station, San Ysidro Station, Tijuana, and Mexicali in around 43h 21m.

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