Mexicali to San Mateo by bus
San Mateo lies 831 km (517 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,014 km (630 mi) of road.
| Mexicali | San Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 103,536 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 94401–94497 |
What changes when you arrive in San Mateo
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 Mateo
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Staying in San Mateo
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Common questions
How far is San Mateo from Mexicali?
831 km (517 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 1,014 km (630 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to San Mateo by bus?
About 15 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and San Mateo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Mateo?
The Dollar (USD).
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.