Boise to Mexicali by bus
Mexicali lies 1,223 km (760 mi) south of Boise, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 12 min including stops, over roughly 1,492 km (927 mi) of road.
| Boise | Mexicali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 235,684 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 834 m (2,736 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Boise) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Postal codes | 83701–83799 | 21396–22703 |
Clocks in Mexicali are 1 h behind Boise right now, so a 22 h 12 min journey lands only 21 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mexicali
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Boise to Mexicali
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Staying in Mexicali
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali. Of the 40 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 3 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 15,602 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Mexicali
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Common questions
How far is Mexicali from Boise?
1,223 km (760 mi) in a straight line, south of Boise; by road roughly 1,492 km (927 mi).
How long does it take to get from Boise to Mexicali by bus?
About 22 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Boise and Mexicali?
Mexicali is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Tijuana against America/Boise).
What currency do I need in Mexicali?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mexicali?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.