I will be in LA for a week in Aug. and wanted to drive to Tijuana one day. Is it worth going? Is it safe to visit in the daytime (3 women going)? Do you have to have a passport to go? And how long does it take to drive there? Thanks
2007-05-31 00:57:31 · 9 answers · asked by shannon 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Los Angeles
Now I live on the east coast and this may sound dumb but if I park my car in san diego then how do I get to Tijuana? Are there some type of shuttle buses? or is there a parking lot at the border where you can just walk into Mexico?
2007-05-31 02:10:32 · update #1
"RebelDean" is correct, roughly 125 miles, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.If you take your car across the border you will need Mexican insurance.
The Mexican government does not recognize any insurance as valid unless it is written by a Mexican company. Mexico also operates under the Napoleonic code which says you are presumed guilty in matters of law and you must prove your innocence.
Additional:
You can walk across the border to Tijuana, or you can take the "Mexicoach" from the border crossing parking lot. Please do a Yahoo search of "Tijuana Transportation". Click on the first entry ( Tijuana Transportation--Getting around Tijuana by bus-taxi-foot), and this sight will give you "tons" of information about your visit to Mexico.
Your question was not dumb, I apologize for not including this extra information originally.
2007-05-31 01:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Driving To Tijuana
2016-11-13 22:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finally! Someone who can spell Tijuana!
There are some excellent answers here, allow me to tack on a few notes:
You can park on the San Ysidro (US) side of the border and walk across. Also, you can park anywhere in San Diego along the red trolley line, which takes you right TO the border (I mean within a few feet of it).
How about taking Amtrak to San Diego, grab lunch at Tony's, then take the Red Car Trolley to the border? No driving needed. (You don't want to take your car, or a rental, into Mexico. In fact, your rental car agreement should say that you can't take it into Mexico at all).
You can walk to the shops on Avenida de Revolucion, it's not that far. Or you can negotiate a ride with the cab drivers at the border. Set a FIRM price ahead of time, or you could have a big problem at the end of the ride. Hang tough, and you could work them down. DON'T accept their first offer. If you don't like the offer, see another cabbie. Watch the offer come down immediately.
You don't need a passport until 2008, if you are walking or driving.
Be careful. Have fun.
2007-05-31 07:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by Capt. Obvious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The drive to TJ from LA is approx 3 hrs. I would suggest parking in Downtown San Diego and taking the Blue Line to the border. Then you can take a cab into TJ and you won't have to worry about getting Mexican insurance.
There seems to be some confusion on the passport requirement. Currently, a passport is required to enter a foreign country if you travel in the air or by sea. You can still cross the border by land w/o a passport until Jan 1, 2008.
2007-05-31 05:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How long of a drive is it from LA to Tijuana?
I will be in LA for a week in Aug. and wanted to drive to Tijuana one day. Is it worth going? Is it safe to visit in the daytime (3 women going)? Do you have to have a passport to go? And how long does it take to drive there? Thanks
2015-08-19 04:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by Tilda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you park your car in San Diego getting to Tiajuana is really easy. Just use the light rail system popularlly known as the SD Trolley. It travels between several stations in the San Diego area (including downtown) directly to the boarder for about $3 each way. The system connects to many other destinations as well. Generally service hours on the main lines are from about 5 AM until Midnight. Plus, if you decide to make a day of it coming from LA consider using Amtrak from LA Union Station to Downtown SD. The fares are reasonable, the service fast & frequent and the ride is really cool! There are also Metrolink & Coaster commuter trains that make the trip between LA & SD for even less cost if the timing is right. Good luck!
2007-05-31 07:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by Roaddogg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have lots fun and yes it is very safe
and no you do not need a passport.
It all depends from where in L.A. you will be
leaving from but it should not be more then
2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Do not drive your car into Tijuana leave it in
San Diego or some were safe or make sure
you buy insurance if you do drive into Tijuana....!!!!
Have fun and enjoy yourselves....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-31 01:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by popo dean 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will need a passport. And its over 2 1/2 hours to drive there. You will have a fun day, just be careful. Do not drive water take bottled water with you. And try not to eat their food. It can make you sick. Its 120 miles just to San Diego and another 20-30 to the border.
2007-05-31 05:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by kingsley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better make sure your car insurance covers Mexico. You may not be able to take a rental car in.
You can park at the US border and take a taxi in. It's cheap and it's only about a mile.
Don't drink the water, don't get arrested and don't go anywhere alone.
2007-05-31 06:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by chieromancer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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like 3-4 hours...on a good day
2016-04-06 05:51:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋