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How to get fromRancho Santa Margarita to Tijuanaby train, tram, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Tijuana by train, tram, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    3h 7m
    $1,122–1,899

  2. Drive 151.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Tijuanacar car 151.5 km
    1h 43m
    $292–421

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  • Distance: 185.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Rancho Santa Margarita to Tijuana. However, you can take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, then drive to Tijuana. Alternatively, you can drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Tijuana in around 1h 43m.

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