What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Mexicali?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Mexicali is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Mexicali?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Mexicali is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $400 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Mexicali?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Mexicali via Tijuana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Escondido to Mexicali?

The distance between Escondido and Mexicali is 267 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.

How do I travel from Escondido to Mexicali without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Mexicali without a car is to bus via Tijuana which takes 5h 9m and costs $440 - $1000.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Mexicali?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Escondido to Mexicali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Mexicali bus from?

Escondido to Mexicali bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.

Where does the Escondido to Mexicali bus arrive?

Escondido to Mexicali bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Park Bl station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Mexicali?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Mexicali is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Escondido to Mexicali.

Where can I stay near Mexicali?

There are 90+ hotels available in Mexicali.

Escondido to Mexicali - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Escondido to Mexicali by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via Tijuana
best
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
5h 9m
$443–996
Drive 208.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Escondido to Mexicalicar 208.3 km
2h 36m
$405–585
Tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
6h 55m
$643–1,391
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
6h 10m
$438–841

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Distance: 267.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Mexicali via Broadway & Park Bl, City College Station, San Ysidro Station, and Tijuana in around 5h 9m.

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