Bus Mexico City to Mexicali: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mexico City to Mexicali

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Mexico City to Mexicali from various bus operators like Elite Select for the next days.

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$179

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$177

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Elite Select	43h 40m	1:20 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	7:00 PM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/6/2025 1:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m
Elite Select	43h 0m	8:00 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	1:00 AM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
Elite Select	40h 35m	10:30 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	1:05 AM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
Elite Select	45h 30m	1:00 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	8:30 AM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 30m
Elite Select	46h 45m	4:00 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	12:45 PM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$179	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Elite Select	43h 40m	1:20 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	7:00 PM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/11/2025 1:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m
Elite Select	43h 0m	8:00 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	1:00 AM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
Elite Select	40h 35m	10:30 AM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	1:05 AM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/13/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
Elite Select	45h 30m	1:00 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	8:30 AM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 30m
Elite Select	46h 45m	4:00 PM	Mexico City	Norte Bus Station	12:45 PM	Mexicali	Central Bus Station	Economy	$177	A Bus from Elite Select goes from Norte Bus Station, Mexico City (Mexico) at 12/11/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Mexicali (Mexico) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Mexico City to Mexicali is $117 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mexico City and Mexicali

See here how frequent the connections between Mexico City and Mexicali are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Mexico City to Mexicali. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Mexico City and Mexicali.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 buses from Mexico City to Mexicali, while Night sees the fewest connections between Mexico City and Mexicali, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Mexico City to Mexicali

Compare all providers like Elite Select that travel 9 times every day by bus from Mexico City to Mexicali in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali starting from $117!

Cheapest Bus	$117
Fastest Bus	37h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	1,361.1 miles
Bus Companies	Elite Select

Cheapest bus connections from Mexico City to Mexicali

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Mexico City for Mexicali: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$179

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$177

Friday 12/12

$177

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$174

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$117

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$117

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$145

Sunday 12/21

$179

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Mexico City to Mexicali

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $117, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Mexico City to Mexicali. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $145.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mexico City to Mexicali, with $117. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $177.

How to save money travelling from Mexico City to Mexicali

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Mexico City to Mexicali in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Mexico City to Mexicali, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Mexico City to Mexicali are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Mexico City to Mexicali

These are the most booked bus companies between Mexico City to Mexicali from our users.

Elite Select from Mexico City to Mexicali

Here you will find the key facts about the Elite Select bus route Mexico City to Mexicali:

Cheapest Price	$177
Fastest Bus	37h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:20 AM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Mexico City and Mexicali

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Mexico City and Mexicali.

Norte Bus Station

Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas

Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO)

Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200

Terminal del Sur

Av. Taxqueña 1320

Observatorio Central Bus Station

Av Río de Tacubaya 122 232

Terminal Antas Tla

Emiliano Zapata 97

Central Bus Station

Calzada Independencia 1238

Ejido Puebla

Al Ejido Puebla

Calzada Hector Teran Teran Y Centauro del Norte Bus Stop

Puente Pando

Mexicali Carranza Bus Stop

Mexicali Carranza Mexicali Carranza

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Mexico City to Mexicali? Compare all modes of transports from Mexico City to Mexicali.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mexico City to Mexicali

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Mexico City to Mexicali? Or which bus companies serve the route Mexico City to Mexicali? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Mexico City to Mexicali bus

How much does a Mexico City Mexicali bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $117 and takes 41h 40m to reach Mexicali. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Mexico City to Mexicali?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $117 and $183. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mexicali.

On average, how many connections are available from Mexico City to Mexicali each day?

Every day, the Mexico City to Mexicali bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Mexico City to Mexicali take?

The fastest bus from Mexico City to Mexicali is offered by Elite Select and takes 37h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $179. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The earliest bus arriving in Mexicali from Mexico City starts at 1:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Mexico City to Mexicali?

The latest bus trip departing from Mexico City for Mexicali starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Mexico City Mexicali route?

When traveling by bus from Mexico City to Mexicali, passengers can travel with Elite Select. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Mexico City and Mexicali?

You can check all the direct connections between Mexico City and Mexicali by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Elite Select.

What can I take with me on the Mexico City to Mexicali bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Mexico City Mexicali bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Mexico City Mexicali bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Mexico City to Mexicali on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Mexico City to Mexicali

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Mexico City and to Mexicali

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Mexico City and to Mexicali. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!