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How to get fromCarpinteria to Tijuanaby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4h 9m
    $1,246–8,492
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 56m
    $553–1,979
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Glendale Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 19m
    $1,179–1,833
  4. Drive 357.3 km

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Tijuanacar car 357.3 km
    3h 55m
    $729–1,052
  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    6h 35m
    $1,623–7,197

Carpinteria to Tijuana by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $500–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m.

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