What is the cheapest way to get from Orange County to Baja California?

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Baja California is to drive which costs $330 - $480 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange County to Baja California?

The fastest way to get from Orange County to Baja California is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $330 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Orange County and Baja California?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange County 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.

Is there a direct train between Orange County and Baja California?

No, there is no direct train from Orange County 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.

How far is it from Orange County to Baja California?

The distance between Orange County and Baja California is 187 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.

How do I travel from Orange County to Baja California without a car?

The best way to get from Orange County to Baja California without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $650 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Orange County to Baja California?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Orange County to Baja California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Baja California bus from?

Orange County to Baja California bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Baja California train from?

Orange County to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Orange County to Baja California bus arrive?

Orange County to Baja California bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.

Where does the Orange County to Baja California train arrive?

Orange County to Baja California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Orange County to Baja California?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Baja California is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Orange County to Baja California.

Where can I stay near Baja California?

There are 571+ hotels available in Baja California.

Orange County to Baja California - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Orange County to Baja California by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2h 8m
$486–686
Drive 173.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Orange County to Tijuanacar 173.5 km
1h 56m
$333–481
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 5m
$517–1,207
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
4h 6m
$663–934

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Distance: 187.3 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Orange County, 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.

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