What is the cheapest way to get from Mexicali to El Monte?

The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to El Monte is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mexicali to El Monte?

The fastest way to get from Mexicali to El Monte is to fly and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $90 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Mexicali and El Monte?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Mexicali and arriving at El Monte via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Mexicali to El Monte?

The distance between Mexicali and El Monte is 230 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.

How do I travel from Mexicali to El Monte without a car?

The best way to get from Mexicali to El Monte without a car is to bus via Tijuana which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Mexicali to El Monte?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Mexicali to El Monte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexicali to El Monte bus from?

Mexicali to El Monte bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, depart from Mexicali station.

Where does the Mexicali to El Monte bus arrive?

Mexicali to El Monte bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, arrive at Tijuana station.

Can I drive from Mexicali to El Monte?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to El Monte is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Mexicali to El Monte.

Where can I stay near El Monte?

There are 1126+ hotels available in El Monte.

Mexicali to El Monte - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mexicali to El Monte by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
3h 12m
$92–620
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
7h 14m
$31–61
Bus via Tijuana
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus Lxus 3126
5h 32m
$51–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 25m
$59–134
Drive 214.4 mi
1. Drive from Mexicali to El Montecar 214.4 mi
3h 42m
$40–57
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
7h 26m
$32–53

Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 31mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.9 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Mexicali to El Monte via Tijuana and San Ysidro in around 5h 32m.

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