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

The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana is to bus which costs $900 - $1400 and takes 14h 24m.

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 3h 53m and costs $4000 - $8500.

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 Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Santa Maria Transit Center, Figueroa at Chapala, Mills & Telegraph and Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

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 $2100 - $4600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 Clean Air Express, depart from Santa Maria Transit Center 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 $2100 - $4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $900 - $1400 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus arrive?

Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus services, operated by Clean Air Express, arrive at Chapala at Figueroa 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 573+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Pismo Beach to Tijuana - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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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 America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
3h 53m
$4,042–8,101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus
2. Take the bus from Figueroa at Chapala to Pacific View Mallbus 80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
14h 24m
$914–1,400
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 36m
$2,105–4,542
Drive 505.9 km
1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Tijuanacar 505.9 km
5h 39m
$1,044–1,507

Pismo Beach to Tijuana by bus

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Distance: 472.9 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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 bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Santa Maria Transit Center, Chapala at Figueroa, Figueroa at Chapala, Pacific View Mall, Mills & Telegraph, Otc, and Oxnard in around 14h 24m.

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