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

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

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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 Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    3h 36m
    $2,005–4,215

  2. Drive 388.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Goleta to Tijuanacar car 388.4 km
    4h 16m
    $771–1,113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 27m
    $1,411–2,883

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    9h 7m
    $2,271–3,277

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    6h 2m
    $4,337–27,841

Goleta to Tijuana by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,300–2,700 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, and Oceanside in around 9h 7m.

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