What is the cheapest way to get from Mexico to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Mexico to Los Angeles is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $700 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mexico to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Mexico to Los Angeles is to tram and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $160 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Mexico and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexico to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Jesús María and arriving at Los Angeles via Mina, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and Mazatlán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 45m.

How far is it from Mexico to Los Angeles?

The distance between Mexico and Los Angeles is 149 miles. The road distance is 1821 miles.

How do I travel from Mexico to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Mexico to Los Angeles without a car is to bus via Mazatlán which takes 40h 45m and costs $160 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Mexico to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Mexico to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexico to Los Angeles bus from?

Mexico to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, depart from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

Where does the Mexico to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Mexico to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Autobuses Elite, arrive at Mazatlán station.

Can I drive from Mexico to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico to Los Angeles is 1821 miles. It takes approximately 33h 16m to drive from Mexico to Los Angeles.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3396+ hotels available in Los Angeles.

Mexico to Los Angeles - 8 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Mexico to Los Angeles by tram, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Tram to San Diego International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 9m
$162–484
Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to El Centro Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
6h 32m
$123–660
Bus via Mazatlán
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mazatlánbus
2. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus
40h 45m
$166–281
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2d 3h
$482–1,072
Drive 1,810.4 mi
1. Drive from Mexico City to Los Angelescar 1,810.4 mi
33h 16m
$331–478
Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from San Antonio Sur to Tecnológico Surbus
2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ELP - LAX
5h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mexicalibus
2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
2d
$202–463
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Angelesbus
2d 9h
$191–231

Mexico to Los Angeles by bus

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40h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.1 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Mexico and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Jesús María to Los Angeles via Garibaldi, Mina, Central del Norte, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, and Mazatlán in around 40h 45m.

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