What is the cheapest way to get from El Monte to Mexicali?

The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Mexicali is to bus which costs $600 - $950 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Monte to Mexicali?

The fastest way to get from El Monte to Mexicali is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $700 - $1100.

Is there a direct bus between El Monte and Mexicali?

No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Mexicali via Tijuana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from El Monte to Mexicali?

The distance between El Monte and Mexicali is 402 km. The road distance is 345.6 km.

How do I travel from El Monte to Mexicali without a car?

The best way to get from El Monte to Mexicali without a car is to bus via Tijuana which takes 5h 47m and costs $950 - $1600.

How long does it take to get from El Monte to Mexicali?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from El Monte to Mexicali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Monte to Mexicali bus from?

El Monte to Mexicali bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.

Where does the El Monte to Mexicali bus arrive?

El Monte to Mexicali bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.

Can I drive from El Monte to Mexicali?

Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Mexicali is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from El Monte to Mexicali.

Where can I stay near Mexicali?

There are 96+ hotels available in Mexicali.

El Monte to Mexicali - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to Mexicali by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus via Tijuana
best
1. Take the bus from El Monte to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3105
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
5h 47m
$986–1,523
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
6h 49m
$644–995
Drive 345.6 km
1. Drive from El Monte to Mexicalicar 345.6 km
3h 42m
$713–1,030
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
4h 3m
$1,725–11,375
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
8h 13m
$645–950

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

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.3 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?

You can take a bus from El Monte to Mexicali via San Ysidro and Tijuana in around 5h 47m.

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