What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana is to drive which costs $450 - $650 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $450 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Desert and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Desert to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey and arriving at Tijuana via Indio Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Palm Desert to Tijuana?

The distance between Palm Desert and Tijuana is 352 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.

How do I travel from Palm Desert to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Mexicali which takes 7h 51m and costs $600 - $1200.

How long does it take to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Desert to Tijuana bus from?

Palm Desert to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Palm Desert to Tijuana bus arrive?

Palm Desert to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Calexico Bus Station.

Can I drive from Palm Desert to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Desert to Tijuana is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Palm Desert to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 586+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Palm Desert to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Mexicali
best
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
7h 51m
$634–1,113
Drive 221.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Desert to Tijuanacar 221.2 km
2h 42m
$452–652
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
8h 47m
$2,023–3,371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
8h 30m
$618–936
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
13h 15m
$1,399–2,048

Palm Desert to Tijuana by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

$618Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.8 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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 51m.

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