What is the cheapest way to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $470 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cathedral City and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Cathedral City to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from B St at Buddy Rogers and arriving at Tijuana Central, B.C. via Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Cathedral City to Tijuana?

The distance between Cathedral City and Tijuana is 382 km. The road distance is 229.6 km.

How do I travel from Cathedral City to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs $1100 - $1700.

How long does it take to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cathedral City to Tijuana bus from?

Cathedral City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Cathedral City to Tijuana bus arrive?

Cathedral City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Cathedral City to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Cathedral City to Tijuana is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cathedral City to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 573+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Cathedral City to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cathedral City to Tijuana by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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best
1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 3105 / ...
8h 13m
$1,109–1,678
Drive 229.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cathedral City to Tijuanacar 229.6 km
2h 49m
$471–681
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
10h 12m
$993–1,977
Bus via Mexicali
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
8h 42m
$643–1,132
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
14h 6m
$1,458–2,067

Cathedral City to Tijuana by bus and train

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8h 13mAverage Duration

$1,109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.1 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Cathedral City, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from B St at Buddy Rogers to Tijuana Central, B.C. via Town Center & Hahn, Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, and Santa Ana in around 8h 13m.

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