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How to get fromSanta Monica to Tijuanaby bus, train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3105
    5h 47m
    $691–1,081

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    7h 48m
    $491–836

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    6h 46m
    $1,691–2,886

  4. Drive  241.7 km

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tijuanacar car 241.7 km
    2h 43m
    $509–736

  5. Line 3 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    5h 26m
    $3,199–9,529

Santa Monica to Tijuana by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via 6th / Main, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 5h 47m.

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