What is the cheapest way to get from Baja California to California?

The cheapest way to get from Baja California to California is to bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baja California to California?

The fastest way to get from Baja California to California is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Baja California and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Baja California to California station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Baja California and California?

No, there is no direct train from Baja California station to California. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Los Angeles via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Baja California to California?

The distance between Baja California and California is 146 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

How do I travel from Baja California to California without a car?

The best way to get from Baja California to California without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Baja California to California?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Baja California to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baja California to California bus from?

Baja California to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Baja California to California train from?

Baja California to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Baja California to California?

The best way to get from Baja California to California is to bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal which takes 3h 17m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Baja California to California bus arrive?

Baja California to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Baja California to California train arrive?

Baja California to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Baja California to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Baja California to California is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Baja California to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 216+ hotels available in California.

Baja California to California - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Baja California to California by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal
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1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 17m
$23–42
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 43m
$73–127
Drive 138.4 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Los Angelescar 138.4 mi
2h 27m
$31–44
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 26m
$40–63

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Distance: 144.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Baja California, Mexico and California, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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