There are 2 ways to get from Carlsbad to Tijuana by train, tram, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Tijuana is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Tijuana is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct train from Carlsbad station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Village Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Tijuana is 95 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Carlsbad to Tijuana, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Carlsbad Village Station.
Carlsbad to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Tijuana is 85 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Carlsbad to Tijuana.
There are 574+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Tijuana. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot, walk to America Plaza Station, take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, then drive to Tijuana. Alternatively, you can drive from Carlsbad to Tijuana in around 59 min.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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
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