What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tijuana is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Tijuana is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from San Diego to Tijuana?

The distance between San Diego and Tijuana is 28 km. The road distance is 32.7 km.

How do I travel from San Diego to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from San Diego to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Tijuana bus from?

San Diego to Tijuana bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Tijuana train from?

San Diego to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Civic Center Station.

Where does the San Diego to Tijuana bus arrive?

San Diego to Tijuana bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the San Diego to Tijuana train arrive?

San Diego to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Ysidro Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Tijuana is 33 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from San Diego to Tijuana.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Tijuana?

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Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 559+ hotels available in Tijuana.

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus), tram, or car

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1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2017
1h 30m
$40–70
Tram
1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
1h 48m
$40–260
Drive 32.7 km
1. Drive from San Diego to Tijuanacar 32.7 km
24 min
$64–92

San Diego to Tijuana by bus

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Distance: 28.1 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from San Diego to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily, and the journey takes 25 min. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $40–260 and the journey takes 43 min.

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