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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Tijuanaby bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Bus via Mexicali

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2055
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    8h 38m
    $802–1,850

  2. Drive 228.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Tijuanacar car 228.4 km
    2h 34m
    $442–639

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 33m
    $1,944–3,704

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 37m
    $1,309–2,437

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    14h 29m
    $1,257–1,815

Desert Hot Springs to Tijuana by bus, foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Pierson at Cactus to Tijuana via Town Center at Hahn, Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Palm Springs Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 9h 33m.

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