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Los Angeles - Calexico Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Calexico. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Calexico usually takes around 8 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance185 mi (297 km)
Shortest duration4h 25m
Cheapest price$23.98
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines2

How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Calexico?

Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Calexico cost $33.65 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average prices by travel date

$60$40$20AprMay

Bus tickets from Los Angeles to Calexico are expected to cost between $32 and $55 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Calexico within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $34. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly avg. prices

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Taking the bus from Los Angeles to Calexico is usually cheapest in August, when the average ticket price is only $36. If you're planning to take the bus from Los Angeles to Calexico during November, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of $43. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

$75$60$45$30$153020100

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 25 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $43.95 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.

What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Calexico?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Calexico that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US37h 11m$56.25
Greyhound38h 54m$41.18
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Los Angeles to Calexico, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Los Angeles to Calexico every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 54 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Calexico usually start from $23.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 185 miles from Los Angeles to Calexico. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Calexico at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Calexico, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Calexico every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?

Main departure station: 800 N Alameda St

Buses to Calexico leave from 6 stations in Los Angeles.

All bus stations in Los Angeles:

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

  • West LA - Expo/Sepulveda

  • 592 Gayley Ave

Where does the bus arrive in Calexico?

Main arrival station: 123 E 1st St

All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Calexico.

All bus stations in Calexico:

  • 123 E 1st St

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