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How to get fromAlameda to Tijuanaby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, shuttle or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Alameda to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Oakland International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
    4h 15m
    $1,876–4,502

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
    4h 41m
    $1,298–7,131

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanobusGreyhound US0831
    14h 40m
    $1,600–4,000

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    16h 57m
    $1,943–3,032

  5. Drive 815.9 km

    1. Drive from Alameda to Tijuanacar815.9 km
    8h 28m
    $1,692–2,444

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    3. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
    5h 9m
    $2,063–4,791

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    6h 47m
    $2,346–8,722

  8. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSTS - SAN
    6h 55m
    $1,871–9,099

  9. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San JosesubwayOrange-S / ...
    2. Take the bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusSan Jose
    15h 10m
    $1,577–2,440

Alameda to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,600Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano once daily. Tickets cost $1,600–4,000 and the journey takes 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Tijuana via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 16h 57m.

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