There are 4 ways to get from Barstow to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0900
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
6h 42m$932–1,611Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardinobus 15
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
10h 3m$476–742Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 47m$1,314–2,838Drive 311.3 km
- Drive from Barstow to Tijuanacar 311.3 km
3h 15m$608–878
Barstow to Tijuana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barstow to Tijuana is to bus and train which costs $470 - $750 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Barstow to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $600 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Barstow station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Santa Ana and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Barstow station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Barstow Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Barstow and Tijuana is 372 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.
The best way to get from Barstow to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $900 - $1700.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Barstow to Tijuana, including transfers.
Barstow to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Barstow Station.
Barstow to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Barstow Station.
The best way to get from Barstow to Tijuana is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $900 - $1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1300 - $2900 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from Barstow to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Barstow Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barstow Station to Tijuana via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 7h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–310
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Barstow Station to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $460–650
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- (760) 948-3030
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvta.org
Bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–112
- Schedules at
- vvta.org
- Local and county
- $25–45
- B-V Link
- $112
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Barstow to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Barstow to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barstow to Tijuana is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Barstow to Tijuana.
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