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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1500 - $2200 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 5h 20m and costs $3000 - $7000.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Monterey and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

How far is it from Monterey to Tijuana?

The distance between Monterey and Tijuana is 647 km. The road distance is 735.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs $2000 - $2800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Monterey to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Tijuana bus from?

Monterey to Tijuana bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Tijuana train from?

Monterey to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Monterey to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Monterey to Tijuana is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs $2000 - $2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2600 - $6000 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Monterey to Tijuana bus arrive?

Monterey to Tijuana bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Where does the Monterey to Tijuana train arrive?

Monterey to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Tijuana is 735 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Monterey to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 586+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Monterey to Tijuana - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 20m
$3,024–6,964
Drive 735.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Tijuanacar 735.2 km
7h 59m
$1,500–2,167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus San Jose
14h 13m
$2,070–2,774
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 47m
$2,610–5,819
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
6h 41m
$2,661–10,435
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
7h 46m
$2,530–6,130
Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
8h 20m
$2,743–6,976
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oxnardbus
3. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
17h 43m
$2,025–3,239

Monterey to Tijuana by bus and foot

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14h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 647.3 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and San Ysidro in around 14h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 16h 47m.

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