deportes
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From Chula Vista to Tijuana.
What's the best way to cross from Chula Vista to Tijuana. I have an Overhead camper that we will be parking in Chula Vista and cross by foot for a day
into Tijuana. What is the easiest process to accomplish a day trip. I have read before about a train or something like that. Thanks.
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wilderone
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No train - a trolley. You can park in a Chula Vista trolley parking lot, take the trolley to the border - follow the signs at the end of the line
into TJ (across the street, next to McDonalds). Trolley stop locations (if you want to get a little closer to the border) are identified online. The
walk-across path into TJ goes through the immigration office. You will be stopping at the counter to get a no-cost FMM, so bring passport or birth
certificate. When you return into the US, you will also need passport or birth certificate or similar approved document.
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deportes
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Very informative. Gracias
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willardguy
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Quote: Originally posted by wilderone  | | No train - a trolley. You can park in a Chula Vista trolley parking lot, take the trolley to the border - follow the signs at the end of the line
into TJ (across the street, next to McDonalds). Trolley stop locations (if you want to get a little closer to the border) are identified online. The
walk-across path into TJ goes through the immigration office. You will be stopping at the counter to get a no-cost FMM, so bring passport or birth
certificate. When you return into the US, you will also need passport or birth certificate or similar approved document. |
so are you saying you can get the free FMM with a birth certificate when waking in?
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bajaguy
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Mood: must be 5 O'clock somewhere in Baja
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Nope - Need a passport or passport card to get the Mexican FMM
Passport, passport card or a birth certificate to re-enter the US
| Quote: Originally posted by willardguy | | Quote: Originally posted by wilderone | | No train - a trolley. You can park in a Chula Vista trolley parking lot, take the trolley to the border - follow the signs at the end of the line
into TJ (across the street, next to McDonalds). Trolley stop locations (if you want to get a little closer to the border) are identified online. The
walk-across path into TJ goes through the immigration office. You will be stopping at the counter to get a no-cost FMM, so bring passport or birth
certificate. When you return into the US, you will also need passport or birth certificate or similar approved document. |
so are you saying you can get the free FMM with a birth certificate when waking in? |
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deportes
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I have a passport so I am OK. Gracias.
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sancho
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The last couple yrs., I understand the parking lots at the
SY border area have been increased to $20-$25, so the idea
of taking the trolley from the first stop no. of the border
makes sense if one wants to save a bit of $. Why does the
needing a Passport to return myth continue to be mentioned?
Although, as posted, one needs a Passport/Passport card to
enter as a pedestrian
[Edited on 10-29-2018 by sancho]
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