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How to get fromMexicali to Mexico Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mexicali to Mexico City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane MXL - MEX
    3h 30m
    $3,477–8,300

  2. Bus via Mexicali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    40h 5m
    $1,600–7,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to México Politécnicobus bus Ensenada
    37h 49m
    $1,639–2,307

  4. Drive  2,580.3 km

    1. Drive from Mexicali to Mexico Citycar car 2,580.3 km
    29h 12m
    $6,563–9,480

  5. Bus to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane TIJ - MEX
    6h 35m
    $2,248–5,601

Mexicali to Mexico City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,639Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,198.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Mexico City, Mexico?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, ACN Autobuses operates a bus from Mexicali to México Politécnico once daily. Tickets cost $1,600–2,300 and the journey takes 37h 15m.

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