There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Tijuana by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ACV - SAN
6h 58m$6,622–13,404Drive 1,269.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Arcata to Tijuanacar 1,269.5 km
13h 44m$2,441–3,526Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus
23h 47m$3,571–5,274Bus, train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
26h 39m$4,884–9,387Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
24h 52m$2,959–4,975Bus, train via Los Angeles #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
- Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
26h 51m$4,908–9,254
Arcata to Tijuana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Tijuana is to drive which costs $2400 - $3600 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $6500 - $14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Copeland St Transit Mall, San Francisco Bus Station and San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.
The distance between Arcata and Tijuana is 1163 km. The road distance is 1269.5 km.
The best way to get from Arcata to Tijuana without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 47m and costs $3500 - $5500.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Arcata to Tijuana, including transfers.
Arcata to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $6500 - $14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2900 - $5000 and takes 24h 52m.
Arcata to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petaluma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Tijuana is 1269 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Arcata to Tijuana.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 24h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–8,000
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,100–13,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Diego International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $6,500–13,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,600–5,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,600–5,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,500–2,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $650–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Petaluma
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,500–2,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- bridgecomments@goldengate.org
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $140–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,700
- Website
- Greyhound
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