There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana by bus, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Line 30 bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram Blue
1h 50m$108–340Tram
- Take the tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram Blue
2h 1m$118–400Drive 59.6 km
- Drive from La Jolla to Playas de Tijuanacar 59.6 km
41 min$116–167Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 11m$121–230
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla station to Playas de Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from UCSD Central Campus Station and arriving at Iris Avenue Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between La Jolla and Playas de Tijuana is 62 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana, including transfers.
La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Silverado St & Herschel Av station.
La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from UCSD Central Campus Station.
La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.
La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Iris Avenue Station.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Playas de Tijuana, Mexico?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from UCSD Central Campus Station to Iris Avenue Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $40–260 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Playas de Tijuana via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
Tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana is 60 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from La Jolla to Playas de Tijuana.
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