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

The cheapest way to get from California to Rosarito is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Rosarito is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $460 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between California and Rosarito?

No, there is no direct bus from California to Rosarito. However, there are services departing from Downtown Los Angeles and arriving at San Ysidro, CA via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between California and Rosarito?

No, there is no direct train from California to Rosarito 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 4h 12m.

How far is it from California to Rosarito?

The distance between California and Rosarito is 243 km. The road distance is 239.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from California to Rosarito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Rosarito bus from?

California to Rosarito bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Downtown Los Angeles station.

Where do I catch the California to Rosarito train from?

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

Where does the California to Rosarito bus arrive?

California to Rosarito bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro, CA station.

Where does the California to Rosarito train arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Rosarito?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Rosarito is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from California to Rosarito.

Where can I stay near Rosarito?

There are 539+ hotels available in Rosarito.

California to Rosarito - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from California to Rosarito by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas / ...
3h 9m
$759–1,160
Drive 239.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Rosaritocar 239.7 km
2h 44m
$466–673
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
4h 12m
$774–1,653

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Distance: 243.2 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CA 3 times a day. Tickets cost $700–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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