There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Mexicali by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via San Diego
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
6h 4m$483–1,086Drive 226.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Vista to Mexicalicar 226.9 km
2h 48m$443–640Train, tram, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
6h 28m$603–1,352Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
6h 22m$543–1,026Bus #2
- Take the bus from Escondido to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
7h 3m$733–1,762
Vista to Mexicali by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vista to Mexicali is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vista to Mexicali is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $440 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Vista to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway and arriving at Mexicali via Escondido Transit Center and Tijuana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Vista and Mexicali is 287 km. The road distance is 226.9 km.
The best way to get from Vista to Mexicali without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 6h 4m and costs $480 - $1100.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Vista to Mexicali, including transfers.
Vista to Mexicali bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Vista to Mexicali bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Park Bl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vista to Mexicali is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Vista to Mexicali.
There are 97+ hotels available in Mexicali.
What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Santa Fe Ave & Broadway to Mexicali via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, City College Station, San Ysidro Station, and Tijuana in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–90
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