What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $150 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel Valley and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel Valley and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel Valley station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from UCSD Health La Jolla Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Tijuana?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Tijuana is 62 km. The road distance is 60.5 km.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $1100 - $1500.

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Tijuana bus from?

Carmel Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Tijuana train from?

Carmel Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from UCSD Health La Jolla Station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Tijuana bus arrive?

Carmel Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Tijuana train arrive?

Carmel Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Ysidro Station.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Tijuana is 60 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Carmel Valley to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 546+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Carmel Valley to Tijuana - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus), tram, car, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
1h 58m
$1,105–1,466
Drive 60.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Tijuanacar 60.5 km
42 min
$155–223
Tram
1. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 31m
$1,059–1,615
Tram, bus
1. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Greyhound US0830 / ...
3h 44m
$704–1,165

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Distance: 62.3 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Ysidro Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to San Ysidro Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $45–290 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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