There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Baja California by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 59 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus Lxus 3105 / ...
3h 22m$524–934Drive 163.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Tijuanacar 163.5 km
1h 48m$317–458Train, tram
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 57m$592–1,268Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
5h 50m$694–984
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Baja California is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Baja California is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $310 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Baja California. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Cbx via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Irvine and Baja California is 203 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.
The best way to get from Irvine to Baja California without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $650 - $1000.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Irvine to Baja California, including transfers.
Irvine to Baja California bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa station.
Irvine to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Baja California bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 station.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Tijuana via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, and Cbx in around 3h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Cbx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $550–850
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Cbx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $460–650
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Baja California is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Irvine to Baja California.
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