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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bakersfield to Tijuana by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 22m
    $1,428–2,581

  2. Bus via Bakersfield Train Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h 15m
    $748–1,467

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    7h 30m
    $1,027–1,516

  4. Drive 401 km

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Tijuanacar car 401 km
    4h 25m
    $780–1,126

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    7h 49m
    $4,423–5,634

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    6h 58m
    $3,508–17,551

  7. Fly Meadows Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    6h 2m
    $1,876–5,709

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    7h 23m
    $2,409–8,351

Bakersfield to Tijuana by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,027Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 418.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Ysidro twice daily. Tickets cost $950–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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