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

The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to Bakersfield is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mexicali to Bakersfield is to fly which takes 5h and costs $95 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Mexicali and Bakersfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to Bakersfield. However, there are services departing from Mexicali and arriving at Bakersfield, CA via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Mexicali to Bakersfield?

The distance between Mexicali and Bakersfield is 357 miles. The road distance is 336.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mexicali to Bakersfield without a car is to bus via Tijuana which takes 8h 17m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Mexicali to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexicali to Bakersfield bus from?

Mexicali to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Mexicali station.

Bus or fly from Mexicali to Bakersfield?

The best way to get from Mexicali to Bakersfield is to bus via Tijuana which takes 8h 17m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $430 and takes 5h.

Where does the Mexicali to Bakersfield bus arrive?

Mexicali to Bakersfield bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Tijuana station.

Can I drive from Mexicali to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to Bakersfield is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Mexicali to Bakersfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mexicali to Bakersfield?

Book your Mexicali to Bakersfield bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 117+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Mexicali to Bakersfield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Mexicali to Bakersfield by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus via Tijuana
best
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Bakersfield, CAbus San Ysidro
8h 17m
$74–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the bus from Tijuana Central, B.C. to Bakersfieldbus Lxus 3121
12h 10m
$57–118
Bus, train via Van Nuys
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus
10h 44m
$137–239
Drive 334.9 mi
1. Drive from Mexicali to Bakersfieldcar 334.9 mi
5h 48m
$74–107
Fly to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
5h 59m
$148–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
10h 55m
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
6h 2m
$170–700
Fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane IPL - BFL
5h
$97–423

Mexicali to Bakersfield by bus

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Distance: 354.5 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Mexicali to Bakersfield, CA via Tijuana and San Ysidro in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, Advanced Air, LLC, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) twice daily.

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