What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana is to bus and train which costs $650 - $1200 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $700 - $1100.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Olive / 5th, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Tijuana?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Tijuana is 412 km. The road distance is 375.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $900 - $1500.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Tijuana bus from?

Santa Barbara to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Tijuana train from?

Santa Barbara to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tijuana is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $900 - $1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1400 - $3100 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Tijuana bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Tijuana train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Tijuana is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Santa Barbara to Tijuana.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Tijuana?

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Where can I stay near Tijuana?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
7h 5m
$935–1,407
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
10h 21m
$661–1,110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 6m
$1,446–3,069
Drive 375.1 km
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tijuanacar 375.1 km
4h 7m
$746–1,077
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 7m
$1,759–4,741

Santa Barbara to Tijuana by bus and subway

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7h 5mAverage Duration

$935Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.7 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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