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How to get fromRidgecrest to Tijuanaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Tijuana by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus
    12h 4m
    $1,135–1,715

  2. Bus, train via Santa Ana

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    13h 34m
    $780–1,180

  3. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train
    4. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    12h 49m
    $2,090–3,375

  4. Drive  388.4 km

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Tijuanacar car 388.4 km
    4h 13m
    $812–1,172

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    12h 46m
    $905–1,345

Ridgecrest to Tijuana by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., GET Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield in around 12h 46m.

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