What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana is to drive which costs $700 - $1100 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $700 - $1100.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara (Station) and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara (Station) and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana?

The distance between Santa Barbara (Station) and Tijuana is 437 km. The road distance is 374.6 km.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 55m and costs $1300 - $2000.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana bus from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana train from?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 55m and costs $1300 - $2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1500 - $3100 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana bus arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana train arrive?

Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 563+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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Bus via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxit 3303 / ...
7h 55m
$1,364–1,938
Drive 374.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuanacar 374.6 km
4h 7m
$726–1,049
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 6m
$1,512–3,050
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 24m
$3,009–4,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haley at Garden to Pacific View Mallbus 88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3103
10h 17m
$956–1,394

Santa Barbara (Station) to Tijuana by bus

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Distance: 436.5 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara (Station), CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, Adams / Compton, and Los Angeles in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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