What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Baja California?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Baja California is to bus which costs $300 - $550 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Baja California?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Baja California is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $360 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Baja California?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Baja California. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Baja California?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Baja California station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Riverside to Baja California?

The distance between Riverside and Baja California is 250 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Baja California?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Riverside to Baja California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Baja California bus from?

Riverside to Baja California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Baja California train from?

Riverside to Baja California train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Baja California?

The best way to get from Riverside to Baja California is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $300 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1000 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Riverside to Baja California bus arrive?

Riverside to Baja California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Riverside to Baja California train arrive?

Riverside to Baja California train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Baja California?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Baja California is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Riverside to Baja California.

Where can I stay near Baja California?

There are 587+ hotels available in Baja California.

Riverside to Baja California - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Baja California by train, bus, tram, car, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus Lxus 3105 / ...
3h 37m
$638–1,001
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 17m
$305–514
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h
$604–1,325
Drive 185.2 km
1. Drive from Riverside to Tijuanacar 185.2 km
2h 2m
$362–523
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Cross Border Express Bus Stationshuttle Las Vegas
4h 19m
$518–785
Train
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 37m
$440–964

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Distance: 250 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Baja California, Mexico?

CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Cross Border Express Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $480–700 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Tijuana via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and San Ysidro Station in around 6h 37m.

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