There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe DepotCoaster
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro StationBlue
2h 33m$153–517Drive 69.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana69.1 km
47 min$144–208Line 101 bus, bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Center101
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoGreyhound US0831 / ...
4h 34m$226–562Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8101
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoLos Angeles
5h 2m$266–842
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $140 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Tijuana is 79 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana without a car is to line 101 bus and bus via San Diego which takes 4h 34m and costs $220 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana, including transfers.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr station.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana is 69 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Tijuana.
There are 592+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, Old Town Station, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $45–95
Bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $45–95
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–750
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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