What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana is to drive which costs $490 - $750 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $490 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Lincoln and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Olive / 5th, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Tijuana?

The distance between Santa Monica and Tijuana is 288 km. The road distance is 241.7 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana without a car is to line 4 bus and bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $650 - $1100.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Santa Monica to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Tijuana bus from?

Santa Monica to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Lincoln station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Tijuana train from?

Santa Monica to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Tijuana bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Tijuana train arrive?

Santa Monica to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Tijuana is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Santa Monica to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 586+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Santa Monica to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, bus, and tram

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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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Line 4 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus 4
2. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
6h 22m
$689–1,069
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 48m
$490–834
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
6h 46m
$1,028–2,123
Drive 241.7 km
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tijuanacar 241.7 km
2h 43m
$493–713
Line 3 bus, fly, tram
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 29m
$3,188–9,463

Santa Monica to Tijuana by bus

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.2 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 6h 22m.

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