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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to California is to bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal which costs $20 - $45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to California is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Tijuana to California?

The distance between Tijuana and California is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to California without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $26 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Tijuana to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to California bus from?

Tijuana to California bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to California?

The best way to get from Tijuana to California is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Tijuana to California bus arrive?

Tijuana to California bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to California is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Tijuana to California.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tijuana to California?

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Where can I stay near California?

There are 4360+ hotels available in California.

Tijuana to California - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m
$38–96
Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2017
6h 15m
$21–43
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 20m
$26–45
Drive 138.4 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Los Angelescar 138.4 mi
2h 27m
$26–37
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 9m
$41–264

Tijuana to California by bus (Greyhound)

21Weekly Buses

5h 20mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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