How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City

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Compare bus and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $308 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $308, while a flight costs an average of $557.

Distance: 1547 miles (2491 km)

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$557

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54h 31m

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The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City is a bus with an average price of $308.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City:

A bus is $249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City costing on average $557.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 43m.

Other travel options to Mexico City take longer:

Bus takes on average 54h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Mexico City including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City among Omio's users.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    1:35 AM91h30
    Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA
    10:05 PMMexico City, Forum Buenavista
    $2111One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    1:35 AM91h30
    Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA
    10:05 PMMexico City, Forum Buenavista
    $2111One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA2546
    9:20 AM3h40
    Los Angeles International Airport
    2:00 PMMexico City
    $4621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    1:35 AM91h55
    Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore, CA
    10:30 PMMexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara)
    $2111One-way
    5 transfers
  • Greyhound · · +Flix MexicoFlix Mexico
    5:40 PM51h50
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    10:30 PMMexico City, Calle Degollado (San Pedro Santa Clara)
    $2221One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    1:45 PM55h20
    Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA
    10:05 PMMexico City, Forum Buenavista
    $2241One-way
    4 transfers
  • VolarisY4713
    7:42 PM3h43
    Los Angeles International Airport
    12:25 AMMexico City
    $2291One-way
    0 transfers
  • vivaaerobusVB623 · VB1117
    2:45 PM15h55
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:40 AMMexico City
    $2381One-way
    1 transfer
  • vivaaerobusVB623 · VB1133
    2:45 PM16h15
    Los Angeles International Airport
    8:00 AMMexico City
    $2381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City

Travel to Mexico City easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City.

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There are 2 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Mexico City including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City is a bus with an average price of $308.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City:

A bus is $249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City costing on average $557.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 43m.

Other travel options to Mexico City take longer:

Bus takes on average 54h 31m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City is approximately 1547 miles (2491 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Mexico City as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Mexico City.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Mexico City, Forum Buenavista.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volaris, Aeromexico, American Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, Avianca, frontier airlines to go to Mexico City by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Flix Mexico to go to Mexico City by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Volaris, Aeromexico, American Airlines, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Puebla, Acapulco. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mexico City and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mexico City to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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