Mexicali to San Jose by bus
San Jose lies 786 km (489 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 959 km (596 mi) of road.
| Mexicali | San Jose | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 997,368 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 95025–95196 |
What changes when you arrive in San Jose
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Mexicali to San Jose
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Staying in San Jose
Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in San Jose. Of the 133 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 2 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 43,988 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in San Jose
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Common questions
How far is San Jose from Mexicali?
786 km (489 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 959 km (596 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to San Jose by bus?
About 14 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and San Jose?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Jose?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in San Jose?
Our booking partner lists 159 places to stay in San Jose, 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.