There are 6 ways to get from Mexicali to El Paso by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Abraham González International Airport, bus
best- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airportbus
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Abraham González International Airport (CJS)plane TIJ - CJS
- Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
5h 52m$121–305Drive 609.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mexicali to El Pasocar 609.4 mi
9h 39m$112–161Bus
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Ciudad Juárezbus
14h 43m$148–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Coloradobus
- Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus 95
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to El Paso Stationtrain
15h 53m$146–385Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane SAN - ELP
- Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
8h 10m$166–520Fly Imperial County Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane IPL - ELP
- Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus
6h 14m$126–631
Mexicali to El Paso by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to El Paso is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Mexicali to El Paso is to bus and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $120 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to El Paso. However, there are services departing from Mexicali and arriving at Presidencia via Minatitlán Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Mexicali and El Paso is 755 miles. The road distance is 612.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mexicali to El Paso without a car is to bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Mexicali to El Paso, including transfers.
Mexicali to El Paso bus services, operated by Chihuahuenses, depart from Mexicali station.
Mexicali to El Paso bus services, operated by Chihuahuenses, arrive at Ciudad Juárez station.
El Paso is 1h ahead of Mexicali. It is currently 5:40 AM in Mexicali and 6:40 AM in El Paso.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to El Paso is 613 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Mexicali to El Paso.
What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and El Paso, TX, USA?
Chihuahuenses operates a bus from Mexicali to Ciudad Juárez twice daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 14h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Imperial County Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Imperial County Airport to El Paso International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Imperial County Airport to El Paso International Airport via Los Angeles, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to El Paso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
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