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How to get fromMission San Juan Capistrano (Station) to Tijuanaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mission San Juan Capistrano (Station) to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    2h 41m
    $398–963

  2. Drive 135.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mission San Juan Capistrano (Station) to Tijuanacar car 135.9 km
    1h 31m
    $262–378

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    4h 42m
    $364–502

Mission San Juan Capistrano (Station) to Tijuana by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Mission San Juan Capistrano (Station), CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Mission San Juan Capistrano (Station) to Tijuana. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, then drive to Tijuana. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Oceanside and Oceanside in around 4h 42m.

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