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How to get fromTijuana to Rancho Santa Margaritaby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Rancho Santa Margarita by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 49m
    $59–111

  2. Drive 97.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 97.6 mi
    1h 47m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceansidebus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 3m
    $25–33

  4. Train, line 91 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7bus bus 91
    5h 44m
    $29–70

Tijuana to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Tijuana to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, you can drive to San Ysidro Station, take the vehicle to America Plaza Station, walk to San Diego, take the train to Irvine, then take the taxi to Rancho Santa Margarita. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via Oceanside, Oceanside, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 7, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 7h 3m.

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