There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Castaic by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Fernando - PacoimaCbx
5h 37m$91–140Drive 178.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Castaic178.2 mi
3h 7m$33–47Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa ClaritaAV Line
6h 58m$73–105Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa ClaritaAV Line
7h 25m$62–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Castaic is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Castaic is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Tijuana and Castaic is 185 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Castaic without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Tijuana to Castaic, including transfers.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Castaic is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Castaic is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Tijuana to Castaic.
There are 57+ hotels available in Castaic.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Castaic, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Fernando - Pacoima twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Castaic via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 6h 58m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Fernando - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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