There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa AnaCbx
3h 40m$28–50Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana108.3 mi
1h 55m$20–29Tram, train
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza StationBlue
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
3h 50m$30–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa AnaPacific Surfliner
5h 28m$35–43Bus via San Diego (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San DiegoTijuana
- Take the bus from San Diego to Santa AnaTijuana
5h 34m$23–80
Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Santa Ana via Cross Border Express, San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and Santa Ana is 111 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana is 4h behind Tijuana Central Bus Terminal. It is currently 7:53 AM in Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and 3:53 AM in Santa Ana.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Santa Ana.
What companies run services between Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, Mexico and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Ana 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
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- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–35
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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