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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sylmar to Mexicali by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    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
    4h 24m
    $1,717–3,286

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    8h 56m
    $742–1,386

  3. Train, bus

    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
    $1,217–2,421

  4. 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 52m
    $1,138–1,882

  5. Drive 395.9 km

    1. Drive from Sylmar to Mexicalicar car 395.9 km
    4h 18m
    $770–1,112

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Sylmar Station to Mexicali via Los Angeles - Pacoima, San Ysidro, and Tijuana in around 8h 52m.

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