What is the cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana is to drive which costs $950 - $1500 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 4h 2m and costs $3800 - $8000.

Is there a direct bus between Pismo Beach and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Pismo Beach and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Pismo Beach to Tijuana?

The distance between Pismo Beach and Tijuana is 473 km. The road distance is 505.9 km.

How do I travel from Pismo Beach to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $2000 - $4600.

How long does it take to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus from?

Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Pismo Beach to Tijuana train from?

Pismo Beach to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Pismo Beach to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $2000 - $4600. Alternatively, you can bus via Goleta, which costs $1500 - $2300 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus arrive?

Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Pismo Beach to Tijuana train arrive?

Pismo Beach to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Pismo Beach to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Tijuana is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Pismo Beach to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 587+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Pismo Beach to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 2m
$3,882–7,541
Drive 505.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Tijuanacar 505.9 km
5h 39m
$989–1,428
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 36m
$2,070–4,511
Bus via Goleta
1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus
3. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
12h 4m
$1,580–2,271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
12h 50m
$2,635–4,023

Pismo Beach to Tijuana by bus and tram

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12h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 472.9 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1,500–3,500 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pismo Beach to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Grover Beach Amtrak, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, and Oxnard in around 12h 4m.

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