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Fullerton to Mexicali by bus

Mexicali lies 268 km (167 mi) south-east of Fullerton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 5 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 327 km (203 mi) of road.

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FullertonMexicali
CountryUnited StatesMexico
Population140,8471 million
Elevation52 m (171 ft)4 m (13 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Tijuana)
Postal codes92831–9283821396–22703

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 Fullerton 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.

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Common questions

How far is Mexicali from Fullerton?

268 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Fullerton; by road roughly 327 km (203 mi).

How long does it take to get from Fullerton to Mexicali by bus?

About 5 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Fullerton and Mexicali?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

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

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  • 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.