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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Tijuanaby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus, or train

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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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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3105
    7h 5m
    $965–1,482

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Camarillo stationbus bus 80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Camarillo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    10h 21m
    $672–1,124

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 6m
    $2,744–4,328

  4. Drive  375.1 km

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Tijuanacar car 375.1 km
    4h 7m
    $787–1,137

  5. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    5h 12m
    $1,889–5,057

Santa Barbara to Tijuana by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$965Cheapest 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 $2,300–3,600 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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