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How to get fromMexicali to Tapachulaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mexicali to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport

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    1. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane MXL - TAP
    8h 13m
    $4,337–10,850

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tapachulabus bus Tijuana
    2d 16h
    $2,000–3,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to México Politécnicobus bus Ensenada
    2. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    2d 5h
    $2,478–3,505

  4. Drive 3,646.6 km

    1. Drive from Mexicali to Tapachulacar car 3,646.6 km
    42h 3m
    $6,524–9,424

  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 Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane TIJ - TAP
    8h 7m
    $3,808–10,651

  6. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    2d 11h
    $4,931–10,398

Mexicali to Tapachula by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$4,931Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,086.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexicali to Tapachula via México Politécnico, Autobuses del Norte, Politécnico, and Politécnico in around 2d 5h.

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