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

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    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
    5h 48m
    $756–1,684

  2. Drive 241.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tijuanacar car 241.7 km
    2h 43m
    $470–679

  3. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    6h 51m
    $773–1,283

  4. 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 Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4h 31m
    $2,713–14,426

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    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
    $489–833

Santa Monica to Tijuana by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$773Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, San Ysidro, CA, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 6h 51m.

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