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

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

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 via Cross Border Xpress which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m 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 43m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via Cross Border Xpress, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 3m.

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 3295+ 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, car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 43m
$38–96
Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tijuana to Los Angelescar 138.4 mi
2h 27m
$26–37
Bus via Cross Border Xpress
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
5h 3m
$31–61
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 12m
$612–1,634
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 20m
$26–45

Tijuana to California by bus (Greyhound)

21Weekly Buses

5h 20mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. CBX Cross Border Express also services this route twice daily.

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