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How to get fromModesto to Tijuanaby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Tijuana by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusSacramento
    10h 25m
    $1,325–2,019

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington ParkbusStockton
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanobusLos Angeles
    13h 24m
    $1,136–1,922

  3. Drive 724.3 km

    1. Drive from Modesto to Tijuanacar724.3 km
    7h 37m
    $1,509–2,179

  4. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    6h 17m
    $1,199–4,487

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanobusGreyhound US0831
    14h 30m
    $1,400–3,300

  6. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSFO - SAN
    7h 2m
    $1,364–6,807

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSMF - SAN
    7h 3m
    $2,127–6,469

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    6h 43m
    $1,741–9,000

  9. Line 70 bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to ACE Lathrop Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    4. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
    7h 44m
    $2,120–4,973

Modesto to Tijuana by bus and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Modesto to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 9h.

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