There are 3 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Rosarito by bus, train, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
4h 19m$578–813Drive 166 km
cheapest- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Rosaritocar 166 km
1h 55m$321–463Train, tram
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 38m$499–1,109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Rosarito is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Rosarito is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $320 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Rosarito. However, there are services departing from Alicia-Marketplace South and arriving at Cross Border Express, San Diego via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo station to Rosarito station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Rosarito is 234 km. The road distance is 166 km.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Aliso Viejo to Rosarito, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Rosarito bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Aliso Viejo to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Aliso Viejo to Rosarito bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Aliso Viejo to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Rosarito, Mexico?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $450–650 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Santa Fe Depot to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $450–650
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Rosarito is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Rosarito.
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