How much is the bus ticket from Mexicali to Mexico City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mexicali to Mexico City start at R 1 754. The average price for this route is around R 3 480. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Mexicali to Mexico City?

The average bus journey time from Mexicali to Mexico City is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 2186 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Elite .

Which bus companies service the Mexicali to Mexico City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Elite , ACN Autobuses , Chihuahuenses , Autotravel , Tufesa , TIM Express , Interbus de Sinaloa , Coordinados del Norte , Aguacaliente , Futura .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mexicali to Mexico City?

The earliest bus departs from Mexicali to Mexico City at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:46.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexicali to Mexico City?

A bus trip from Mexicali to Mexico City produces an estimated 55 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Mexicali to Mexico City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Aguacaliente , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexicali to Mexico City?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tufesa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mexicali to Mexico City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tufesa , with a punctuality rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexicali to Mexico City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Aguacaliente , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mexicali to Mexico City from R 1 755 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Mexicali to Mexico City on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:15	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 15h	15:50	Norte	Cheapest
	Bus	22:15	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 15h	15:50	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest

Next departures from Mexicali to Mexico City on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 21h	23:40	Norte	Cheapest
Bus	17:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 13h	09:05	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 22h	00:30	Sur	No tags
Bus	01:15	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 15h	18:50	Norte	No tags
Bus	12:29	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 21h	11:54	Norte	No tags

Next departures from Mexicali to Mexico City on 5 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	1d 15h	06:20	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	17:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 13h	09:05	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 22h	00:30	Sur	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mexicali(Ejido Puebla) - Stop	1d 14h	05:50	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags
Bus	00:05	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 22h	00:30	Sur	No tags

Next departures from Mexicali to Mexico City on 6 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	1d 15h	06:20	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	17:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 13h	09:05	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 22h	00:30	Sur	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mexicali(Ejido Puebla) - Stop	1d 14h	05:50	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags
Bus	00:05	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 21h	23:40	Norte	No tags

Next departures from Mexicali to Mexico City on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	1d 15h	06:20	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	17:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 13h	09:05	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 22h	00:30	Sur	No tags
Bus	13:30	Mexicali(Ejido Puebla) - Stop	1d 14h	06:20	Zaragoza	No tags
Bus	00:05	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 21h	23:40	Norte	No tags

Next departures from Mexicali to Mexico City on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	1d 15h	06:20	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	17:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 13h	09:05	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 22h	00:30	Sur	No tags
Bus	13:00	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	1d 14h	05:50	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags
Bus	00:05	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 21h	23:40	Norte	No tags

Next departures from Mexicali to Mexico City on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	1d 15h	06:20	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	17:35	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 13h	09:05	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	1d 22h	00:30	Sur	No tags
Bus	13:00	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	1d 14h	05:50	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags
Bus	00:05	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1d 21h	23:40	Norte	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Mexicali to Mexico City

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 796, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1d 12hAverage duration

2184 kmDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 754 - R 6 094	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 796 - R 1 912	Average duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mexicali and Mexico City?

Stops in Mexicali

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali
Calzada Independencia No. 1244 (entre Blvd. Anahuac y Lopez Mateos, Col. Centro Civico), 21000 Mexicali
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B
Nuevo Mexicali
Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 2666 -1 , Fraccionamiento, Col. Nuevo Mexicali
C
Restaurant El Mexicano
México 2, Puebla, 21620 Puebla, B.C., Mexico
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D
Apozol Central 27
Apozol Central 27, Zacatecas, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico
E
Bvld Lázaro Cárdenas
Blvrd Lázaro Cárdenas #3295, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico

Stops in Mexico City

A
Sur
Terminal del Sur, Av. Taxqueña No. 1320 (Col. Campestre Churubusco), 04200 Coyoacán - Ciudad de Mexico
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B
Zaragoza
Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 564d, 4 Árboles, 15730 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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C
Norte
Terminal del Norte, Eje Central 271, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
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D
TAPO
Terminal de Autobuses de Pasajeros de Oriente, Calz. Ignacio Zaragoza 200, 10 de Mayo, 15290 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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E
Mexico City Airport
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F
Aeropuerto MEX T2
Calle Economía, Aeropuerto Int de La Cd de México, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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Compare bus companies

Elite

2.5/5173 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi1.2

ACN Autobuses

2.5/5143 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.9

Chihuahuenses

3/5164 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi1.8

Autotravel

1.5/524 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.6

WiFi0.6

Tufesa

3.5/5702 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi3

TIM Express

Interbus de Sinaloa

4/54 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Coordinados del Norte

Aguacaliente

3.5/532 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2

Futura

3.5/5745 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mexicali to Mexico City by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Mexicali to Mexico City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mexicali to Mexico City start at R 1 754. The average price for this route is around R 3 480. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Mexicali to Mexico City?
The average bus journey time from Mexicali to Mexico City is 1d 15h, covering a distance of 2186 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Elite.
Which bus companies service the Mexicali to Mexico City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Elite, ACN Autobuses, Chihuahuenses, Autotravel, Tufesa, TIM Express, Interbus de Sinaloa, Coordinados del Norte, Aguacaliente, Futura.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mexicali to Mexico City?
The earliest bus departs from Mexicali to Mexico City at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:46.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexicali to Mexico City?
A bus trip from Mexicali to Mexico City produces an estimated 55 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Mexicali to Mexico City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Aguacaliente, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexicali to Mexico City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tufesa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Mexicali to Mexico City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tufesa, with a punctuality rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexicali to Mexico City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Aguacaliente, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/01

R 1 875

02/01

R 2 723

Today

R 2 736

04/01

R 2 734

05/01

R 1 890

06/01

R 1 879

07/01

R 1 879

08/01

R 1 779

The cheapest trip from Mexicali to Mexico City was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 779

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mexicali to Mexico City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 779 to R 3 079 for a bus ticket from Mexicali to Mexico City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 779, which is on 2026-01-08.