What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana is to drive which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $450 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Arrowhead and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Arrowhead and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from San Bernardino Depot and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and Tijuana is 298 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.

How do I travel from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana without a car is to bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal which takes 8h 3m and costs $400 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana bus from?

Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, depart from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 station.

Where do I catch the Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana train from?

Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Bernardino Depot station.

Train or bus from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $1700 - $2800. Alternatively, you can bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana bus arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana bus services, operated by Mountain Transit, arrive at San Bernardino station.

Where does the Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana train arrive?

Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 587+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 51m
$1,794–2,736
Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
8h 3m
$407–776
Drive 234.2 km
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuanacar 234.2 km
2h 40m
$458–661
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
8h 47m
$502–756
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
12h 18m
$719–1,276

Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana by bus

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana via San Bernardino Depot, Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 8h 3m.

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