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

The cheapest way to get from Thermal to Tijuana is to drive which costs $480 - $750 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thermal to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $480 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Thermal and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Thermal to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus and arriving at Tijuana via Coachella Transit Hub, Indio Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Thermal to Tijuana?

The distance between Thermal and Tijuana is 342 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Thermal to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $440 - $1900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Thermal to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thermal to Tijuana bus from?

Thermal to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Thermal to Tijuana bus arrive?

Thermal to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Thermal to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Thermal to Tijuana is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Thermal to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 828+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Thermal to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Thermal to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
7h 37m
$442–1,820
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
7h 50m
$1,585–2,799
Drive 247.7 km
1. Drive from Thermal to Tijuanacar 247.7 km
3h 5m
$489–705
Bus via Tijuana
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
7h 52m
$592–1,070
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
11h 12m
$1,402–2,025

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thermal to Tijuana.

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Distance: 342.2 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus to Tijuana via Coachella Transit Hub, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 7h 37m.

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