There are 9 ways to get from Veracruz to California by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane VER - TIJ
6h 36m$128–359Bus via Mazatlán
- Take the bus from Veracruz to Puebla CAPUbus
- Take the bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mazatlánbus
- Take the bus from Mazatlán to Los Angelesbus
46h 46m$215–367Drive 1,998.6 mi
- Drive from Veracruz to Los Angelescar 1,998.6 mi
38h 6m$365–527Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane VER - LAX
6h 53m$132–569Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane VER - SJC
7h 53m$221–862Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane VER - FAT
8h 32m$186–757Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane VER - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
11h 1m$175–720Bus
- Take the bus from Veracruz to Puebla CAPUbus
- Take the bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mexicalibus
- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
2d 5h$250–557Bus #2
- Take the bus from Veracruz to Puebla CAPUbus
- Take the bus from Puebla to Los Angelesbus
2d 16h$222–340
Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veracruz to California is to fly which costs $120 - $360 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Veracruz to California is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $120 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Veracruz to California. However, there are services departing from Veracruz and arriving at Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko via Puebla Terminal CAPU, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Mazatlán and 7th / Decatur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 46m.
The distance between Veracruz and California is 1619 miles. The road distance is 2010.3 miles.
The best way to get from Veracruz to California without a car is to bus via Mazatlán which takes 46h 46m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Veracruz to California, including transfers.
Veracruz to California bus services, operated by ADO, depart from Veracruz station.
The best way to get from Veracruz to California is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via Mazatlán, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 46h 46m.
Veracruz to California bus services, operated by ADO, arrive at Puebla CAPU station.
California is 1h behind Veracruz. It is currently 3:10 AM in Veracruz and 2:10 AM in California.
What companies run services between Veracruz, Mexico and California, USA?
Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and Aeroméxico fly from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Veracruz to Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko via Puebla CAPU, Puebla Terminal CAPU, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Mazatlán, Los Angeles, and 7th / Decatur in around 46h 46m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–390
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Veracruz International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +52 55 4386 4652
- [email protected]
- Website
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to Puebla CAPU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to Puebla CAPU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Puebla Terminal CAPU to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
Bus from Veracruz to Puebla CAPU
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- ado.com.mx
- Book at
- ado.com.mx
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