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How to get fromSalinas to Tijuanaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Tijuana by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    6h 16m
    $2,591–5,982

  2. Drive 710.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Tijuanacar car 710.5 km
    7h 38m
    $1,381–1,995

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 15m
    $1,592–2,211

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 57m
    $2,759–5,590

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    6h 6m
    $2,084–5,924

  6. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 58m
    $1,849–5,678

  7. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    7h 41m
    $4,234–6,018

  8. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    15h 40m
    $2,189–3,284

Salinas to Tijuana by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,592Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Tijuana via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 13h 57m.

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