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How to get fromNew Mexico to Baja Californiaby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Mexico to Baja California by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4h 47m
    $8,596–13,386

  2. Drive 1,215.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Tijuanacar car 1,215.9 km
    13h 19m
    $2,348–3,391

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    20h 56m
    $5,435–11,188

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Cbxbus bus Lxus 3105
    21h 23m

  5. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Hatchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hatch to Las Cruces, NMbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    26h 3m
    $3,521–4,862

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,584Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,059.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Baja California, Mexico?

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Tijuana via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 20h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tijuana via El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, and Cbx in around 21h 23m.

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