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How to get fromRiverside to Mazatlánby plane, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Mazatlán by plane, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane ONT - MZT
    8h 41m
    $2,726–10,466

  2. Train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    4. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mazatlan H. Familiaresbus bus
    26h 28m
    $2,428–4,326

  3. Drive  1,865.8 km

    1. Drive from Riverside to Mazatláncar car 1,865.8 km
    21h 21m
    $3,819–5,516

  4. Shuttle to Tijuana International Airport, fly to General Rafael Buelna International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Cross Border Express Bus Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane TIJ - MZT
    8h 11m
    $2,701–5,513

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to General Rafael Buelna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane LAX - MZT
    7h 39m
    $4,913–8,778

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to General Rafael Buelna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SNA - MZT
    10h 22m
    $2,825–11,079

  7. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to General Rafael Buelna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane PSP - MZT
    11h 37m
    $3,201–11,705

  8. Shuttle to Tijuana International Airport, fly to Culiacán International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Cross Border Express Bus Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Culiacán International Airport (CUL)plane plane TIJ - CUL
    3. Take the bus from Culiacán to Mazatlánbus bus
    10h 48m
    $2,581–6,413

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colton to Mazatlánbus bus San José
    29h 38m
    $2,646–4,669

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Mazatlanbus bus
    40h 38m
    $2,813–3,416

Riverside to Mazatlán by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,646Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,692.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Mazatlán, Mexico?

American Airlines, Volaris, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Colton to Mazatlán once daily. Tickets cost $2,600–4,518 and the journey takes 26h 50m.

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