There are 4 ways to get from California City to Tijuana by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via San Diego
best- Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
9h 38m$937–1,945Drive 363.1 km
cheapest- Drive from California City to Tijuanacar 363.1 km
3h 58m$706–1,020Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
12h 18m$716–1,311Bus
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
13h 6m$1,551–2,351
California City to Tijuana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California City to Tijuana is to drive which costs $700 - $1100 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from California City to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $700 - $1100.
No, there is no direct bus from California City to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Aspen Mall/82nd St. and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between California City and Tijuana is 439 km. The road distance is 363.1 km.
The best way to get from California City to Tijuana without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 18m and costs $700 - $1400.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from California City to Tijuana, including transfers.
California City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
California City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between California City to Tijuana is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from California City to Tijuana.
There are 554+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between California City, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 13h 6m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $190–270
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $52
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Aspen Mall/82nd St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $52
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–850
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $650–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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