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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mazatlánby plane, train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mazatlán by plane, train, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane LAX - MZT
    5h 54m
    $4,329–11,016

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Mazatlánbus bus San José
    27h 30m
    $2,500–4,500

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mazatlan H. Familiaresbus bus
    25h 29m
    $2,613–4,603

  4. Drive 1,949.7 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mazatláncar car 1,949.7 km
    22h 8m
    $3,741–5,403

  5. Train to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane TIJ - MZT
    9h 47m
    $2,631–6,406

  6. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mazatlánbus bus
    34h 39m
    $3,161–4,864

Los Angeles to Mazatlán by bus

Calendar29Weekly Buses
Duration27h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,726.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Viva Aerobus fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) twice daily. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Mazatlán 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2,800–4,493 and the journey takes 27h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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