How far is Mexicali from Ensenada?

The distance separating Mexicali and Ensenada is 85 miles (137 km).

Bus Mexicali to Ensenada from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Mexicali to Ensenada on October 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	6h 30m	9:30pm	Ensenada - Stop	Cheapest
3:35am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h 55m	8:30am	Ensenada	Fastest
4:15am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	5h	9:15am	Ensenada	No tags
6:20am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	5h 5m	11:25am	Ensenada	No tags
11:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	5h	4:05pm	Ensenada	No tags

Next departures for Mexicali to Ensenada on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	6h 30m	9:30pm	Ensenada - Stop	Cheapest
	3:20am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h 50m	8:10am	Ensenada	Fastest
	3:35am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h 55m	8:30am	Ensenada	No tags
ACN + Autobuses ABC	3:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	7h 40m	10:40pm	Ensenada	No tags
	4:15am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	5h	9:15am	Ensenada	No tags

Next departures for Mexicali to Ensenada on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	6h 30m	9:30pm	Ensenada - Stop	Cheapest
3:20am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h 50m	8:10am	Ensenada	Fastest
3:35am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h 55m	8:30am	Ensenada	No tags
4:15am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	5h	9:15am	Ensenada	No tags
11:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	5h	4:05pm	Ensenada	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Mexicali to Ensenada.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $207	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Mexicali to Ensenada

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ensenada. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Mexicali to Ensenada, MX: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$37

Average bus trip duration5h 5m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance85 miles (136 km)

Latest bus departure7:15pm

Compare bus companies

Elite

2.5/5160 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi1.2

ABC

3/57 reviews

Staff1.3

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi1.7

ACN Autobuses

2.5/5137 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.3

If you're looking for an affordable, comfortable way to travel through the pacific region of Mexico and the United States, then ACN is a good option. With more than 300 buses, the company travels through over 700 routes in the two countries, connecting over 50 cities with an average of 600 daily buses. With a modern fleet, ACN buses have WiFi, reclining comfy seats, power outlets, onboard entertainment, and bathrooms.

Chihuahuenses

3/5157 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

Autobuses Aguila

Interbus de Sinaloa

3/52 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

Aguacaliente

3.5/532 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

ELITE SELECT

3/515 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

Tufesa

3.5/5685 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.1

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 3 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

TIM Express

Futura

3.5/5711 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

MX bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Futura, ADO, Chihuahuenses, Los Limousines

Mexicali to Ensenada Bus

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

Best price found

10/01

$14

10/02

$9

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$9

10/04

$9

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$9

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$9

10/07

$14

10/08

$14

The cheapest trip from Mexicali to Ensenada, MX was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $28 for a bus ticket from Mexicali to Ensenada, MX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-10-04.

Usually Elite will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Mexicali to Ensenada.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Mexicali to Ensenada, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Mexicali to Ensenada.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Mexicali to Ensenada while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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