Bus to San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria → San Luis Obispo · about 50m · ~€2–6
Flight to San Diego
San Luis Obispo → San Diego · about ~55m in the air · ~€30–100
Bus to Tijuana
San Diego → Tijuana · about 1h · ~€2–6
Santa Maria → Tijuana
United States to Mexico · 1 border · Where else can you go from Santa Maria?
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About the trip from Santa Maria to Tijuana
Santa Maria (United States) and Tijuana (Mexico) are 418 km (260 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~6h 45m door to door, for ~€34–112 per person. Without flying, it takes about 8h 35m by bus and train, via Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Bus from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo: about 50m, 42 km, ~€2–6
- Flight from San Luis Obispo to San Diego: ~55m in the air, 430 km, ~€30–100
- Bus from San Diego to Tijuana: about 1h, 28 km, ~€2–6
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: ~6h 45m, no changes, ~€34–112
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego: about 8h 35m, 3 changes, ~€18–54
- Flight, via Phoenix: ~7h 35m, 1 change, ~€72–246
- Bus + Train + Bus, via Santa Barbara and San Diego: about 9h 25m, 2 changes, ~€20–54
Questions
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Tijuana?
~6h 45m door to door by flight, direct, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Santa Maria to Tijuana?
~€34–112 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Santa Maria to Tijuana without flying?
Yes: by bus and train, via Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego, in about 8h 35m, for ~€18–54.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.