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

The cheapest way to get from Coachella to Tijuana is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Coachella to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h and costs $470 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Coachella and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Coachella to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Coachella Transit Hub and arriving at Tijuana via Indio Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Coachella to Tijuana?

The distance between Coachella and Tijuana is 334 km. The road distance is 242.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Coachella to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $440 - $1800.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Coachella to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coachella to Tijuana bus from?

Coachella to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Coachella to Tijuana bus arrive?

Coachella to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Coachella to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Coachella to Tijuana is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Coachella to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 545+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Coachella to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Coachella to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
7h
$444–1,802
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
7h 45m
$1,402–2,558
Drive 242.2 km
1. Drive from Coachella to Tijuanacar 242.2 km
3h
$477–689
Bus via Tijuana
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
7h 14m
$594–1,052
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
11h 8m
$1,199–1,784

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coachella to Tijuana.

Launch map view

Distance: 333.5 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Coachella Transit Hub to Tijuana via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 7h.

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