There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 57m$138–281Drive 302.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Nipomocar 302.5 mi
5h 28m$56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
13h 18m$121–172Tram, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
6h 18m$178–366Tram, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Thompson & Branchbus
7h 33m$204–254
Tijuana to Nipomo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Nipomo is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Nipomo is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Thompson & Branch via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Tijuana and Nipomo is 356 miles. The road distance is 304.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Nipomo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Tijuana to Nipomo, including transfers.
Tijuana to Nipomo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Nipomo is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Nipomo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Thompson & Branch via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Santa Maria Public Airport, Transit Center, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Thompson & Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Nipomo bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Tijuana to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Nipomo is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Tijuana to Nipomo.
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