There are 4 ways to get from Mexicali to La Jolla by plane, bus, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane IPL - CLD
1h 50m$205–297Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
4h 12m$22–50Drive 127.3 mi
- Drive from Mexicali to La Jollacar 127.3 mi
2h 30m$28–41Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
5h 17m$26–41
Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to La Jolla is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mexicali to La Jolla is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $200 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Central de Autobuses de Mexicali and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Calexico Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Mexicali and La Jolla is 146 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Mexicali to La Jolla without a car is to bus and tram which takes 4h 12m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Mexicali to La Jolla, including transfers.
Mexicali to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Calexico Bus Station.
The best way to get from Mexicali to La Jolla is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $200 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 17m.
Mexicali to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to La Jolla is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Mexicali to La Jolla.
What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Advanced Air, LLC flies from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) twice a week. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Calexico Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Calexico Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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