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Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali: Journey Information
There are 29 intercity buses per day from Tijuana to Mexicali. Traveling by bus from Tijuana to Mexicali usually takes around 2 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 93 mi (149 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 29m |
| Cheapest price | €19.20 |
| Trips per day | 29 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Tijuana to Mexicali?
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Tijuana to Mexicali?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tijuana to Mexicali. Tufesa connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufesa | 29 | 2h 53m | €20.42 |
Book Tufesa from Tijuana to Mexicali from €19. There are 29 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Tijuana to Mexicali and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Mexicali. In Tijuana, Tufesa departs to Mexicali from Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station . In Mexicali, Tufesa arrives at Mexicali Bus Station and one other station.
An average trip on Tufesa from Tijuana to Mexicali takes 2 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Mexicali in 2 hours and 29 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 31 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Mexicali.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 149 kilometers from Tijuana to Mexicali. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 29 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Tijuana to Mexicali at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all buses from Tijuana to Mexicali, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tijuana?
Main departure station: Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Tijuana.
All bus stations in Tijuana:
Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Mexicali?
Main arrival station: Mexicali Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Mexicali.
Bus stations in Mexicali:
Mexicali Bus Station
Mexicali Carranza
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