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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Carson is to bus and line 3 bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 56m.

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 San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Carson St + Moneta Av via Downtown Long Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Tijuana and Carson?

No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Carson station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines via San Diego and Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Carson?

The distance between Tijuana and Carson is 140 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 via San Ysidro Bus Terminal which takes 6h 58m and costs $23 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Carson train from?

Tijuana to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to Carson?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Carson is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $19 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Tijuana to Carson bus arrive?

Tijuana to Carson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.

Where does the Tijuana to Carson train arrive?

Tijuana to Carson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles 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 1446+ hotels available in Carson.

Tijuana to Carson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, car, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Carson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017 / ...
2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to Carson St + Moneta Avbus 3
3h 56m
$20–38
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 45m
$41–105
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 34m
$168–577
Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
6h 58m
$24–52
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
7h 8m
$28–45

Tijuana to Carson by bus (Greyhound)

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.3 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Carson St + Moneta Av via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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