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How to get fromPalmdale to Mexicaliby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to Mexicali by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    5h 47m
    $1,775–3,365

  2. Drive 383.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Mexicalicar car 383.8 km
    4h 17m
    $746–1,078

  3. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    10h 5m
    $1,275–2,500

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    10h 19m
    $800–1,465

  5. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    10h 23m
    $1,296–2,097

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,430Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 457.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Mexicali. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Imperial County Airport (IPL), then drive to Mexicali. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Mexicali via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and Tijuana in around 10h 5m.

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