How much is the bus ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Mexicali start from $166. The average price for this route is around $259. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Mexicali is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 2186 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by ACN Autobuses .

Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Mexicali route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from ACN Autobuses , Aguacaliente , Autotravel , Chihuahuenses , Turistar , Elite , Futura , ETN .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Mexicali at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:58pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Mexicali?

A bus trip from Mexico City to Mexicali generates an estimated 55 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Mexicali?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETN , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 229 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Mexicali?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ETN has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mexico City to Mexicali?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ETN , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Mexicali?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ETN , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mexico City to Mexicali from $161 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexico City to Mexicali on January 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30pm	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	1d 15h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:01pm	Norte	1d 14h	11:28am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	Fastest

Next departures for Mexico City to Mexicali on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Zaragoza	1d 16h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Norte	1d 12h	7:35am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	1d 15h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Norte	1d 17h	3:51pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Norte	1d 19h	1:00am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Mexicali on January 31
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Zaragoza	1d 16h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Norte	1d 12h	7:35am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	1d 15h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Norte	1d 17h	3:51pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Norte	1d 19h	1:00am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Mexicali on February 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Zaragoza	1d 16h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Norte	1d 15h	12:05pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	1d 15h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Norte	1d 20h	7:45pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Norte	1d 19h	1:00am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Mexicali on February 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Zaragoza	1d 16h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Norte	1d 12h	7:35am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	1d 15h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Norte	1d 20h	7:45pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Norte	1d 19h	1:00am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags

Next departures for Mexico City to Mexicali on February 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Zaragoza	1d 16h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:30pm	Norte	1d 12h	7:35am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	1d 15h	12:03pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Norte	1d 20h	7:45pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Norte	1d 19h	1:00am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:57 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mexico City to Mexicali

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mexicali. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1d 12hAverage Duration

2184 kmDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$166 - $312	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$155 - $155	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mexico City and Mexicali?

Stops in Mexico City

A
Sur
Terminal del Sur, Av. Taxqueña No. 1320 (Col. Campestre Churubusco), 04200 Coyoacán - Ciudad de Mexico
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B
Zaragoza
Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 564d, 4 Árboles, 15730 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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C
Norte
Terminal del Norte, Eje Central 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
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D
TAPO
Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente, Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200, 10 de Mayo, 15290 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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E
Mexico City Airport
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F
Aeropuerto MEX T2
Calle Economía, Aeropuerto Int de La Cd de México, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Stops in Mexicali

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali
Calzada Independencia No. 1244 (entre Blvd. Anahuac y Lopez Mateos, Col. Centro Civico), 21000 Mexicali
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B
Nuevo Mexicali
Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 2666 -1 , Fraccionamiento, Col. Nuevo Mexicali
C
Restaurant El Mexicano
México 2, Puebla, 21620 Puebla, B.C., Mexico
Visit page
D
Apozol Central 27
Apozol Central 27, Zacatecas, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico
E
Bvld Lázaro Cárdenas
Blvrd Lázaro Cárdenas #3295, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico

Compare bus companies

ACN Autobuses

2.5/5143 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.9

Aguacaliente

Autotravel

1.5/524 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.6

Wi‑Fi0.6

Chihuahuenses

3/5166 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.8

Turistar

4/520 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.2

Elite

2.5/5173 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi1.2

Based on 173 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Elite ticket prices on this trip start at $201

Elite Select Mexico City Mexicali recent customer reviews

The bus was hijacked by unknown men and took money from me and a few other passengers who were black

Ndifon A.

June 26, 2023

Too many military posts

Iaroslav G.

October 28, 2018

Futura

3.5/5763 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi1.7

ETN

4.5/5230 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi2.8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mexico City to Mexicali by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mexico City to Mexicali start from $166. The average price for this route is around $259. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Mexico City to Mexicali?
The average bus travel time from Mexico City to Mexicali is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 2186 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by ACN Autobuses.
Which bus companies service the Mexico City to Mexicali route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from ACN Autobuses, Aguacaliente, Autotravel, Chihuahuenses, Turistar, Elite, Futura, ETN.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Mexico City to Mexicali?
The earliest bus departs from Mexico City to Mexicali at 12:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:58pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexico City to Mexicali?
A bus trip from Mexico City to Mexicali generates an estimated 55 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mexico City to Mexicali?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ETN, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 229 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexico City to Mexicali?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ETN has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Mexico City to Mexicali?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ETN, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexico City to Mexicali?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ETN, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-27

$172

01-28

$172

Today

$174

01-30

$172

01-31

$174

02-01

$172

02-02

$173

02-03

$173

The cheapest trip from Mexico City to Mexicali was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $172

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mexico City to Mexicali, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $172 to $271 for a bus ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $172 which is on 2026-02-01.