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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mexico Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mexico City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane LAX - MEX
    6h 17m
    $2,729–6,217

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane plane LAX - NLU
    9h 39m
    $1,979–8,417

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    43h 24m
    $11,429–21,367

  4. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    44h 29m
    $3,841–7,049

  5. Drive 2,916.9 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mexico Citycar car 2,916.9 km
    33h 14m
    $5,624–8,124

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)plane plane LAX - TLC
    10h
    $2,259–9,497

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane TIJ - MEX
    10h 11m
    $2,436–6,025

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Poniente - Observatoriobus bus Vía Toluca
    2d 2h
    $2,295–5,600

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2d 8h
    $3,300–4,000

Los Angeles to Mexico City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,522.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña via Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 44h 29m.

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