There are 4 ways to get from Orange to Baja California by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2h 8m$486–687Drive 175.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Orange to Tijuanacar 175.6 km
1h 57m$337–487Train, tram
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 5m$517–1,209Bus via Anaheim (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
4h 31m$676–961
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Baja California is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Baja California is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $330 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Cross Border Express, San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Orange and Baja California is 187 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from Orange to Baja California without a car is to bus via Anaheim which takes 4h 31m and costs $650 - $1000.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Orange to Baja California, including transfers.
Orange to Baja California bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Orange to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Orange to Baja California bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
What companies run services between Orange, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $450–650 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $450–650
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–650
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Orange to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Baja California is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Orange to Baja California.
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