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How to get fromEast Los Angeles to Mexicaliby tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from East Los Angeles to Mexicali by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Maravilla Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    4h 17m
    $1,620–7,845

  2. Bus via El Monte Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    8h 42m
    $593–1,147

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    7h 23m
    $643–1,147

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    8h 30m
    $1,068–2,282

  5. Drive 358.5 km

    1. Drive from East Los Angeles to Mexicalicar car 358.5 km
    3h 53m
    $693–1,001

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,428Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Los Angeles to Mexicali.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 355 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between East Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $600–1,100 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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