Mexicali to Chihuahua by bus
Chihuahua lies 999 km (621 mi) south-east of Mexicali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 1,219 km (758 mi) of road.
| Mexicali | Chihuahua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1 million | 925,762 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 21700–99570 |
Clocks in Chihuahua are 1 h ahead of Mexicali right now, so a 18 h 11 min journey lands 19 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Chihuahua
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 17,126 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chihuahua from Mexicali?
999 km (621 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mexicali; by road roughly 1,219 km (758 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Chihuahua by bus?
About 18 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Chihuahua?
Chihuahua is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chihuahua against America/Tijuana).
Where can I stay in Chihuahua?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua, 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.