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How to get fromArcata to Tijuanaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ACV - SAN
    6h 58m
    $6,622–13,405

  2. Drive 1,269.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arcata to Tijuanacar car 1,269.5 km
    13h 44m
    $2,443–3,528

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus FlixBus N2003
    21h 10m
    $2,822–4,305

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus
    3. Take the train from Martinez to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    26h 39m
    $4,733–9,319

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ACV - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    8h 14m
    $6,072–18,060

  6. Bus via Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    25h 12m
    $2,818–4,798

Arcata to Tijuana by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,818Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,162.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Tijuana via Petaluma, SMART Petaluma Downtown, SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 21h 10m.

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