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 55m.

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 55m and costs $700 - $1100.

How far is it from Carpinteria to Tijuana?

The distance between Carpinteria and Tijuana is 384 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 and bus which takes 10h 19m and costs $850 - $2500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Carpinteria to Tijuana, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carpinteria to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Carpinteria to Tijuana is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Carpinteria to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 593+ hotels available in Tijuana.

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

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

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
4h 9m
$1,048–7,008
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
6h 57m
$564–2,021
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Glendale AmtrakPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoGreyhound US0831
10h 19m
$856–2,496
Drive 357.3 km
1. Drive from Carpinteria to Tijuana357.3 km
3h 55m
$742–1,072
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carpinteria Station to Los Angeles
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
6h 37m
$2,205–7,165

Carpinteria to Tijuana by train and bus

7Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

$856Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.8 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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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