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How to get fromMazatlán to Californiaby plane, bus, car, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Mazatlán to California by plane, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MZT - LAX
    4h 11m
    $254–657

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus bus
    23h 3m
    $82–112

  3. Drive 1,211.3 mi

    1. Drive from Mazatlán to Los Angelescar car 1,211.3 mi
    22h 6m
    $222–320

  4. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MZT - TIJ
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    5h 26m
    $115–308

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MZT - SAN
    5h 54m
    $189–749

  6. Bus via Mazatlán

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    29h
    $160–280

  7. Bus via Mazatlan

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlan to Los Angelesbus bus
    36h 45m
    $145–171

Mazatlán to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,072.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and California, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and Viva Aerobus fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, ACN Autobuses operates a bus from Mazatlán to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $80–110 and the journey takes 22h 50m.

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