There are 4 ways to get from Balboa Park to Tijuana by tram, bus, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
1h 6m$99–370Tram, drive
cheapest- Take the tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
- Drive from San Ysidro Station to Tijuanacar
1h 11m$59–281Line 225 bus
- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Otay Mesa Transit Centerbus 225
1h 34m$102–205Drive 34.3 km
- Drive from Balboa Park to Tijuanacar 34.3 km
25 min$67–97
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balboa Park to Tijuana is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Balboa Park to Tijuana is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Balboa Park to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Park Bl & Village Pl and arriving at Otay Mesa Transit Center via Broadway & Park Bl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Balboa Park station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from City College Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Balboa Park and Tijuana is 35 km. The road distance is 34.3 km.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Balboa Park to Tijuana, including transfers.
Balboa Park to Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & Park Bl station.
Balboa Park to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from City College Station.
Balboa Park to Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Otay Mesa Transit Center station.
Balboa Park to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Ysidro Station.
What companies run services between Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from City College Station to San Ysidro Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $40–260 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Otay Mesa Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Otay Mesa Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–90
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Balboa Park to Tijuana is 34 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Balboa Park to Tijuana.
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