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How to get fromPalm Desert to Tijuanaby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 11m
    $1,217–2,287

  2. Drive 221.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Tijuanacar car 221.2 km
    2h 42m
    $430–621

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    7h 36m
    $504–1,532

  4. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    7h 51m
    $634–1,182

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    12h 45m
    $1,012–1,577

Palm Desert to Tijuana by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Tijuana via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 7h 36m.

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