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How to get fromSan Diego to Mexicoby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Mexico by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Mexicali

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    42h 37m
    $3,608–6,910

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus bus Ensenada
    44h 55m
    $1,693–2,710

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    47h 36m
    $11,806–22,927

  4. Drive 2,760.7 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Mexico Citycar car 2,760.7 km
    31h 37m
    $5,323–7,689

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    47h 32m
    $3,296–8,417

San Diego to Mexico by tram, bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,693Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,793 km
  • Duration: 42h 37m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mexico?

You can take a vehicle from Fifth Avenue Station to Pino Suárez via San Ysidro Station, Tijuana, Mexicali, Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña, and Tasqueña in around 42h 37m.

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