There are 4 ways to get from Inyokern to Tijuana by 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, train via San Diego
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
9h 33m$1,135–1,621Drive 393.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Inyokern to Tijuana393.4 km
4h 13m$821–1,185Bus, train
- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
11h 14m$983–1,676Bus
- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Center100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diego
11h 25m$1,032–1,723
Inyokern to Tijuana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inyokern to Tijuana is to drive which costs $800 - $1200 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Inyokern to Tijuana is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $800 - $1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Inyokern to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield, CA and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Inyokern and Tijuana is 483 km. The road distance is 393.4 km.
The best way to get from Inyokern to Tijuana without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 14m and costs $950 - $1700.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Inyokern to Tijuana, including transfers.
Inyokern to Tijuana bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street station.
Inyokern to Tijuana bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inyokern to Tijuana is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Inyokern to Tijuana.
There are 594+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Inyokern, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, CA, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal in around 11h 25m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $230–310
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $230–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $600–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–370
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $56
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $800–1,200
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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