What is the cheapest way to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica is to bus and line 33 bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica is to fly and tram which takes 2h 53m and costs $120 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Mexicali and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexicali to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Central de Autobuses de Mexicali and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Calexico Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Mexicali to Santa Monica?

The distance between Mexicali and Santa Monica is 220 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.

How do I travel from Mexicali to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 4m and costs $95 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexicali to Santa Monica bus from?

Mexicali to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Calexico Bus Station.

Where does the Mexicali to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Mexicali to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Mexicali to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexicali to Santa Monica is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Mexicali to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3218+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Mexicali to Santa Monica - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mexicali to Santa Monica by plane, tram, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane IPL - HHR
2. Take the tram from Downtown Inglewood Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
2h 53m
$129–181
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
8h 10m
$37–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 4m
$95–162
Drive 241.5 mi
1. Drive from Mexicali to Santa Monicacar 241.5 mi
4h 13m
$45–64
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3h 18m
$118–661
Bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Broadway / Venice to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus 4
11h 2m
$38–65

Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) flights

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Distance: 219.2 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Mexicali, Mexico and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Central de Autobuses de Mexicali to 5th / Santa Monica via C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Calexico Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 8h 10m.

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