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How to get fromRiverside to Tijuanaby train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    5h
    $642–1,421

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    7h 9m
    $353–670

  3. Drive 185.2 km

    1. Drive from Riverside to Tijuanacar car 185.2 km
    2h 2m
    $356–515

  4. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    7h 12m
    $422–749

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    7h 37m
    $434–640

Riverside to Tijuana by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244.8 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $300–490 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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