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How to get fromSan Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Tijuanaby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4h 24m
    $1,398–9,007

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 52m
    $1,283–2,407

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 37m
    $2,980–6,334

  4. Drive 769.6 km

    1. Drive from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Tijuanacar car 769.6 km
    8h 8m
    $1,479–2,136

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5h 8m
    $1,543–5,156

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    5h 10m
    $1,368–4,607

  7. Bus via King & Virginia

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 10m
    $1,587–2,235

San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Tijuana by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,587Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $1,200–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Tijuana via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 15h 37m.

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