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There are 11 ways to get from Tapachula to California by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane TAP - TIJ
    7h 22m
    $210–605

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Hermosillobus bus Tapachula
    2. Take the bus from Hermosillo to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    3d
    $195–325

  3. Bus via Mazatlán

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mazatlanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 6h
    $233–392

  4. Drive 2,484.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tapachula to Los Angelescar car 2,484.6 mi
    45h 47m
    $454–655

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TAP - LAX
    7h 30m
    $204–745

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TAP - OAK
    15h 21m
    $451–1,239

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TAP - SFO
    9h 21m
    $228–796

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane TAP - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $407–1,246

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mazatlánbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 7h
    $227–361

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Politécnicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    3. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $653–1,251

  11. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Los Angelesbus bus
    3d 8h
    $266–377

Tapachula to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,005.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and California, USA?

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tapachula to 7th / Maple via Politécnico, Politécnico, Autobuses del Norte, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Mazatlan, Primera Plus, Central Camionera Mazatlán, Mazatlán, Los Angeles, and 7th / Decatur in around 2d 6h.

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