There are 7 ways to get from Mazatlán to California by plane, bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MZT - LAX
4h 11m$262–464Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus
23h 3m$77–105Drive 1,211.3 mi
- Drive from Mazatlán to Los Angelescar 1,211.3 mi
22h 6m$222–320Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MZT - SAN
5h 54m$167–696Fly to Tijuana International Airport, tram
- Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane MZT - TIJ
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
5h 26m$108–254Bus via Mazatlán
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angeles Downtownbus Guadalajara
29h$150–262Bus via Mazatlan
- Take the bus from Mazatlan to Los Angelesbus
36h 45m$145–171
Mazatlán to California by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mazatlán to California is to bus which costs $75 - $110 and takes 23h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mazatlán to California is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $260 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mazatlán and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Mazatlán and California is 1079 miles. The road distance is 1218.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to California without a car is to bus which takes 23h 3m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Mazatlán to California, including transfers.
Mazatlán to California bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, depart from Mazatlán station.
The best way to get from Mazatlán to California is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $260 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 23h 3m.
Mazatlán to California bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mazatlán to California is 1218 miles. It takes approximately 22h 6m to drive from Mazatlán to California.
What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and California, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and American Airlines 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 $75–110 and the journey takes 22h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Rafael Buelna International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- [email protected]
- Website
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Mazatlán to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
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