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

The cheapest way to get from California to Baja California is to bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal which costs $430 - $750 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Baja California is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $550 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between California and Baja California?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between California and Baja California?

No, there is no direct train from California to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from California to Baja California?

The distance between California and Baja California is 231 km. The road distance is 222.7 km.

How do I travel from California to Baja California without a car?

The best way to get from California to Baja California without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $750 - $1200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from California to Baja California, including transfers.

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

California to Baja California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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

California to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where does the California to Baja California bus arrive?

California to Baja California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the California to Baja California train arrive?

California to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from California to Baja California?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Baja California is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from California to Baja California.

Where can I stay near Baja California?

There are 545+ hotels available in Baja California.

California to Baja California - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Baja California by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal
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1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
3h 27m
$430–731
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 56m
$1,319–2,193
Drive 222.7 km
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tijuanacar 222.7 km
2h 28m
$564–815
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
5h 16m
$751–1,114

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Distance: 231.1 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $470–700 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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