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 and line 60 bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 30m.

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 $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Baja California and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Baja California to California. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko via Pacific / Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

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 164 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro 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 and line 60 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Baja California to California bus arrive?

Baja California to California bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park 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 3436+ hotels available in California.

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

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

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Bus, line 60 bus
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1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Huntington Parkbus Lxus 3126 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszkobus 60
3h 30m
$24–38
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 43m
$33–91
Drive 138.4 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Los Angelescar 138.4 mi
2h 27m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
4h 5m
$32–53

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Distance: 162.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko via San Ysidro, Huntington Park, and Pacific / Florence in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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