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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Carson is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Carson is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Carson?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Carson. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Carson?

The distance between Tijuana and Carson is 167 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Carson without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $18 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Tijuana to Carson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Carson bus from?

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

Train or bus from Tijuana to Carson?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Carson is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Tijuana to Carson bus arrive?

Tijuana to Carson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Carson?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Carson is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Tijuana to Carson.

Where can I stay near Carson?

There are 1288+ hotels available in Carson.

Tijuana to Carson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Carson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus, 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
5h 45m
$41–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0832 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017 / ...
5h 51m
$19–38
Drive 130.9 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Carsoncar 130.9 mi
2h 19m
$24–35
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 32m
$31–227
Bus via 7th / Flower
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
6h 7m
$33–65
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
7h 12m
$28–44

Tijuana to Carson by bus

14Weekly Buses

5h 51mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.2 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Carson St + Moneta Av via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 5h 51m.

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