What is the cheapest way to get from Carson to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Carson to Tijuana is to bus which costs $430 - $750 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Carson to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $500 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Carson and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Harbor Fwy / Carson and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Carson and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Carson to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Carson to Tijuana?

The distance between Carson and Tijuana is 288 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.

How do I travel from Carson to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Carson to Tijuana without a car is to bus via El Monte which takes 5h 3m and costs $650 - $1100.

How long does it take to get from Carson to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Carson to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson to Tijuana bus from?

Carson to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Fwy / Carson station.

Where do I catch the Carson to Tijuana train from?

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

Where does the Carson to Tijuana bus arrive?

Carson to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Upper Level.

Where does the Carson to Tijuana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carson to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Tijuana is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Carson to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 533+ hotels available in Tijuana.

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There are 5 ways to get from Carson to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus via El Monte
best
1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus Metro J Line
2. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
5h 3m
$661–1,046
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 4m
$439–737
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 51m
$1,656–2,857
Drive 210.3 km
1. Drive from Carson to Tijuanacar 210.3 km
2h 19m
$536–775
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2006
6h 41m
$799–1,237

Carson to Tijuana by bus

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Distance: 288.5 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Lower Level, Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd, and El Monte in around 5h 3m.

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