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How to get fromArcata to Tijuanaby plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Tijuana by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ACV - SAN
    6h 53m
    $1,934–10,423

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Monument Plaza - Concord to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus San Jose
    23h 24m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    28h 2m

  4. Drive 1,269.6 km

    1. Drive from Arcata to Tijuanacar car 1,269.6 km
    13h 37m
    $2,587–3,737

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    8h 20m
    $10,579–17,173

  6. Bus via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Greyhound US0831
    23h 43m

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,876Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Martinez, Martinez Amtrak, Monument Blvd and Lacey Ln, Monument Plaza - Concord, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal in around 23h 24m.

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