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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $390 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Forest and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to Tijuana?

The distance between Lake Forest and Tijuana is 203 km. The road distance is 154.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $550 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana, including transfers.

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

Lake Forest to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

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

Lake Forest to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

Where does the Lake Forest to Tijuana bus arrive?

Lake Forest to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.

Where does the Lake Forest to Tijuana train arrive?

Lake Forest to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Tijuana is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lake Forest to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 538+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Lake Forest to Tijuana - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3102 / ...
3h 19m
$587–887
Drive 154.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Forest to Tijuanacar 154.5 km
1h 45m
$392–565
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 51m
$1,235–2,063
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
4h 55m
$394–542

Lake Forest to Tijuana by bus

28Weekly Buses

3h 19mAverage Duration

$587Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.3 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Limousine Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C. 4 times a day. Tickets cost $550–850 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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