There are 7 ways to get from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
1h 59m$89–605Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
7h 3m$38–74Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
6h 58m$77–158Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 57m$65–149Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mexicali to Los Angeles-LAX235.8 mi
4h 23mDrive 235.8 mi
- Drive from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 235.8 mi
4h 23m$43–63Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
8h 29m$39–81
Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $85 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Mexicali and arriving at LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Mexicali and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 202 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 6h 58m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, depart from Mexicali station.
The best way to get from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $85 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via San Diego, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 58m.
Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, arrive at Tijuana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Mexicali to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
Southern Airways Express flies from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexicali to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop via Tijuana, San Ysidro Station, Old Town Station, and San Diego in around 6h 58m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $20–40
- 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
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Calexico Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mexicali to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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