There are 5 ways to get from Atascadero to Tijuana by bus, plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus, fly, tram
best- Take the bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Centerbus
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 49m$3,615–7,501Drive 548.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Atascadero to Tijuanacar 548.5 km
6h 13m$1,132–1,635Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 39m$1,970–4,606Bus
- Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
14h 41m$1,480–2,239Train, bus
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
15h$1,590–3,639
Atascadero to Tijuana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1100 - $1700 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs $1100 - $1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Atascadero to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & Traffic Way and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Atascadero to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
The distance between Atascadero and Tijuana is 504 km. The road distance is 548.5 km.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $1900 - $4700.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Atascadero to Tijuana, including transfers.
Atascadero to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paso Robles Amtrak Station.
Atascadero to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Atascadero to Tijuana is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs $1900 - $4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1400 - $2300 and takes 14h 41m.
What companies run services between Atascadero, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1,500–3,700 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real & Traffic Way to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via North County Transit Center, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and Oxnard in around 14h 41m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,100–6,500
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from El Camino Real & Entrada to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Atascadero to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Atascadero to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atascadero to Tijuana is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Atascadero to Tijuana.
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