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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Tijuana is to bus which costs $700 - $1300 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 2h 22m and costs $1000 - $7000.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Isla Vista and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Goleta to Tijuana?

The distance between Goleta and Tijuana is 351 km. The road distance is 388.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Tijuana without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 9h 13m and costs $2300 - $3800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Goleta to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Tijuana bus from?

Goleta to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Isla Vista station.

Train or bus from Goleta to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Goleta to Tijuana is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $1200 - $2800. Alternatively, you can bus via San Diego, which costs $2300 - $3800 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Goleta to Tijuana bus arrive?

Goleta to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Tijuana is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Goleta to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 509+ hotels available in Tijuana.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
2h 22m
$1,022–7,013
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
9h 14m
$709–1,250
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 34m
$1,198–2,747
Bus via San Diego
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
9h 13m
$2,308–3,707
Drive 388.4 km
1. Drive from Goleta to Tijuanacar 388.4 km
4h 16m
$766–1,106

Goleta to Tijuana by bus and tram

49Weekly Services

9h 13mAverage Duration

$2,308Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Goleta to Tijuana.

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Distance: 350.6 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1,100–2,600 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Los Angeles Airport, CA, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 9h 13m.

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