Mexicali to San Bernardino by bus
San Bernardino lies 237 km (147 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 289 km (180 mi) of road.
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| Mexicali | San Bernardino | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 216,108 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 92401–92427 |
What changes when you arrive in San Bernardino
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 Bernardino
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Staying in San Bernardino
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Common questions
How far is San Bernardino from Mexicali?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to San Bernardino by bus?
About 4 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and San Bernardino?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in San Bernardino?
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.