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

The cheapest way to get from Baja California to San Diego is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Baja California to San Diego is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Baja California and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Baja California to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Transit Center and arriving at Broadway & 4th Av via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Baja California and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Baja California station to San Diego station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Civic Center Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Baja California to San Diego?

The distance between Baja California and San Diego is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.8 miles.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Baja California to San Diego, including transfers.

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

Baja California to San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Otay Mesa Transit Center station.

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

Baja California to San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.

Where does the Baja California to San Diego bus arrive?

Baja California to San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & 4th Av station.

Where does the Baja California to San Diego train arrive?

Baja California to San Diego train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Civic Center Station.

Can I drive from Baja California to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Baja California to San Diego is 20 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Baja California to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1927+ hotels available in San Diego.

Baja California to San Diego - 3 ways to travel via tram, line 225 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Baja California to San Diego by tram, bus, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram Blue
50 min
$3–16
Line 225 bus
1. Take the bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus 225
1h 7m
$3–7
Drive 19.6 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to San Diegocar 19.6 mi
24 min
$4–6

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Distance: 20.2 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 55 min.

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