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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 57m
    $566–2,028

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    3. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
    9h 10m
    $2,349–3,641

  3. Drive 357.3 km

    1. Drive from Carpinteria to Tijuanacar357.3 km
    3h 55m
    $745–1,076

  4. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
    4h 23m
    $948–6,509

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carpinteria Amtrak to Glendale AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanobusGreyhound US0831
    10h 19m
    $857–2,501

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Carpinteria, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    5h 49m
    $2,616–7,331

Carpinteria to Tijuana by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,349Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Carpinteria Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $500–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carpinteria, CA to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, and San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop in around 9h 10m.

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