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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Mexicali. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Mexicali usually takes around 7 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 5 hours,
| Distance | 293 mi (471 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $46.21 |
| Trips per day | 9 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to Mexicali?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Santa Ana 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 | 9 | 7h 20m | $48.38 |
Book Tufesa from Santa Ana to Mexicali from $46. There are 9 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Santa Ana to Mexicali and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Mexicali. In Santa Ana, Tufesa departs to Mexicali from Suc Centro . In Mexicali, Tufesa arrives at Mexicali Bus Station and one other station.
An average trip on Tufesa from Santa Ana to Mexicali takes 7 hours and 20 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Mexicali in 5 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 8 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Mexicali.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 293 miles from Santa Ana to Mexicali. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Santa Ana to Mexicali for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to Mexicali, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Santa Ana?
Main departure station: Suc Centro
Most buses depart from the main station in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Suc Centro
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.
All bus stations in Mexicali:
Mexicali Bus Station
Mexicali Real Del Oro
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