What is the cheapest way to get from California to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from California to Tijuana is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from California to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $440 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between California and Tijuana?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from California to Tijuana?

The distance between California and Tijuana is 238 km. The road distance is 222.7 km.

How do I travel from California to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from California to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego which takes 4h 10m and costs $550 - $950.

How long does it take to get from California to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from California to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Tijuana bus from?

California to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the California to Tijuana bus arrive?

California to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.

Can I drive from California to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Tijuana is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from California to Tijuana.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Tijuana?

Book your California to Tijuana bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 579+ hotels available in Tijuana.

California to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from California to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 54m
$617–886
Drive 222.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tijuanacar 222.7 km
2h 28m
$446–643
Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus Sacramento / ...
4h 10m
$557–948
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
3h 49m
$1,042–6,620
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Greyhound US0831
5h 40m
$700–1,100

California to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)

9Weekly Buses

5h 40mAverage Duration

$700Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 238 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego 5 times a day. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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