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

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via Cross Border Xpress and 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Tijuana and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via San Diego, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Santa Monica?

The distance between Tijuana and Santa Monica is 166 miles. The road distance is 151 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tijuana to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Tijuana to Santa Monica, including transfers.

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

Tijuana to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Cross Border Xpress station.

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

Tijuana to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Santa Monica is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Tijuana to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Tijuana to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Tijuana to Santa Monica train arrive?

Tijuana to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Santa Monica is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Tijuana to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3229+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 46m
$47–105
Drive 150.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tijuana to Santa Monicacar 150.2 mi
2h 43m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
6h 36m
$32–63
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
4h 38m
$159–927
Bus, line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
7h 21m
$28–46

Tijuana to Santa Monica by bus

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. CBX Cross Border Express also services this route twice daily.

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