There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Mexicali by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane PHX - IPL
2h 40m$3,880–4,620Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
5h 24m$740–1,217Drive 386.6 km
- Drive from Phoenix to Mexicalicar 386.6 km
4h 13m$986–1,424Bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
5h 34m$750–1,095
Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali is to bus via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station which costs $750 - $1100 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $3800 - $4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Mexicali. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Central de Autobuses de Mexicali via C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Phoenix and Mexicali is 375 km. The road distance is 386.6 km.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $700 - $1300.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Phoenix to Mexicali, including transfers.
Phoenix to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Mexicali is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $3800 - $4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $700 - $1300 and takes 5h 24m.
Phoenix to Mexicali bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.
Mexicali is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 4:47 PM in Phoenix and 3:47 PM in Mexicali.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Mexicali, Mexico?
Advanced Air, LLC flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $800–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,800–4,500
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Mexicali is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Phoenix to Mexicali.
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