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 $480 - $750 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 $480 - $750.

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 Línea, B.C. via San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

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 6h 48m.

How far is it from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana?

The distance between Lake Arrowhead and Tijuana is 299 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 and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $750 - $1300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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.

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 578+ hotels available in Tijuana.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus 6
2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
6h 11m
$773–1,219
Bus via Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
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
3. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
8h 38m
$451–834
Train, tram
1. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 48m
$2,254–3,448
Drive 234.2 km
1. Drive from Lake Arrowhead to Tijuanacar 234.2 km
2h 40m
$489–707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to San Bernardinobus 6
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
6h 24m
$656–1,034

Lake Arrowhead to Tijuana by bus and train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.6 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Stater Bros / Arrowhead Village - Hwy 189 to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Bernardino and San Bernardino in around 6h 24m.

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