There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Old Town San Diego by tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town StationBlue
1h 4m$2–13Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
2h 25m$9–15Drive 24.1 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Old Town San Diego24.1 mi
27 min$5–7Bus via San Diego (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San DiegoTijuana
2h 45m$6–40
Tijuana to Old Town San Diego by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Old Town San Diego is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Old Town San Diego is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Tijuana and Old Town San Diego is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Old Town San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Tijuana to Old Town San Diego, including transfers.
Tijuana to Old Town San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Old Town San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Old Town San Diego is 24 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Tijuana to Old Town San Diego.
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What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Old Town San Diego, San Diego County, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–12 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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