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

The cheapest way to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana is to drive which costs $700 - $1100 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $700 - $1100.

Is there a direct bus between Carpinteria and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Carpinteria station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Carpinteria and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Carpinteria station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Carpinteria Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Tijuana?

The distance between Carpinteria and Tijuana is 382 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $1400 - $3000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Tijuana bus from?

Carpinteria to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.

Where do I catch the Carpinteria to Tijuana train from?

Carpinteria to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carpinteria Station.

Train or bus from Carpinteria to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $1400 - $3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $800 - $1300 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Carpinteria to Tijuana bus arrive?

Carpinteria to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oxnard station.

Where does the Carpinteria to Tijuana train arrive?

Carpinteria to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Tijuana is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Carpinteria to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 589+ hotels available in Tijuana.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 51m
$1,439–3,002
Drive 357.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Tijuanacar 357.3 km
3h 56m
$732–1,057
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carpinteria Station to Oxnardbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3103
8h 25m
$832–1,290
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 26m
$1,802–4,992
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
8h 53m
$899–1,761

Carpinteria to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 381.7 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,000–2,300 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Oxnard in around 8h 25m.

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