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How to get fromSan Fernando to Mexicaliby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Fernando to Mexicali by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    8h 19m
    $623–1,177

  2. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    8h 42m
    $1,165–2,419

  3. Drive 394.3 km

    1. Drive from San Fernando to Mexicalicar car 394.3 km
    4h 18m
    $757–1,093

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    5h 28m
    $1,728–8,012

  5. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    8h 47m
    $1,138–1,882

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    9h 36m
    $1,168–2,582

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,419Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 405.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calexico Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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