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walterbyrd
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How far to walk from San Ysidro Trolley station to TJ?
Also: is the area just south of the border called "Avenida Revolucion?"
About how far would I have to walk? Half a mile?
Thanks in advance.
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Walking across into TJ, at the newer ped crossing, at the
end of your mentioned SD Red Trolley stop at the border,
which is on the East side of Hwy 5, as opposed to the old
crossing on the west side, if you want to walk to Revo
Ave., it is approx 1 mi, or so, maybe 20/25 min., there is
a ped bridge over the TJ River you walk over, I would NOT
walk that bridge at nite. You probably could get a cab
to Revo Ave., for $5 or so
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The distance from the trolley to the final "release" point on the MX side is about a 5 minute walk. Currently, you have to walk on a paved path up a
slope and down a flight of stairs to get to the street on the MX side. Then if you want to get to the taxi's, you have to climb stairs to the sky
bridge and cross the northbound traffic lanes to get to the taxi stand.
It's not bad if you are able bodied.
The area just south of the border is Not Ave. Revolucion. That's about a 7 minute taxi ride away. I think there is a walkway to that area but I have
never walked there. It might be a mile walk or less.
The area south of the entry point I think is a boundry between two neighborhoods. To the Left (east) is Colonia Libertad and the area to the right
(west) , I don't know the name but it is a narrow space because the riverbed is only a few hundred yards west. The other side of the river bed is
Paza Rio area.
I think the taxi's want 5 dllrs to get to revolucion.
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The pedestrian entry to Mexico is five hundred feet south of the trolley stop. Just follow all the people back past the McDonalds, around the back of
the old customs house, and you'll see the Mexico gate.
The area directly south of the border is technically called Colonia Federal. There is not much there to tempt a tourist. There's a giant McDonalds, a
cheese factory, a small market and a bus station. And a million, jillion taxis.
Avenida Revolución is a street which is 1.5 km walk (that's about 0.9 miles) from the border crossing. It's certainly doable, and many people do it,
but if you have mobility issues, you can take a taxi for just $3-$5 instead.
Note that if you have mobility issues, the pedestrian crossing can be an issue, especially for wheelchairs, because there are stairs on either side. I
believe the north (pre-customs) side has an elevator somewhere, but I don't know about the south (post-customs) side.
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walterbyrd
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Thanks everybody.
My final destination is not Avenida Revolucion. My final destination is about 16 miles, or 25 kilometers, down hwy 1D. Across from a place called
"Real Del Mar Golf & Resort"
I am thinking my best bet would taxi libre. I wish I could find out what that would cost.
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i would consider GREYHOUND from downtown S.D., then a collectivo from the bus station. Then again, my walking ability is severely limited.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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Are you looking for the cheapest, the easiest, or the fastest way?
There used to be plenty of buses down Hwy1 libre to Ensenada, from the old ped crossing. I think there still are. As it's been said, you need to walk
there - not too far - from the new ped crossing.
With anything but a small backpack this would be a pain.
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The taxi ride would be between $25.00-$30.00 US, and is negotiable depending on the driver.
The libres you don't want to take bebause they have to wait until they have a full cab to get going.
| Quote: | Originally posted by walterbyrd
Thanks everybody.
My final destination is not Avenida Revolucion. My final destination is about 16 miles, or 25 kilometers, down hwy 1D. Across from a place called
"Real Del Mar Golf & Resort"
I am thinking my best bet would taxi libre. I wish I could find out what that would cost. |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Alm
Are you looking for the cheapest, the easiest, or the fastest way?
There used to be plenty of buses down Hwy1 libre to Ensenada, from the old ped crossing. I think there still are. As it's been said, you need to walk
there - not too far - from the new ped crossing.
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Real del Mar isn't on the libre, it's on the cuota south of Playas.
It only costs $20-$25 to go in a taxi libre to Rosarito, so I can't imagine it would be more than $15 to Real del Mar, plus you'd probably have to pay
the taxi's toll (potentially both ways, 31 pesos each way, or about $5 total).
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I suppose I should have mentioned, I will be traveling with a friend. Also, I will be traveling very late Saturday night, or very early Sunday
morning. Would two people be considered a full cab?
I suppose they would charge more for two people, but at the prices I am seeing, I am okay with that.
The problem with buses is: I will probably be traveling very early Sunday morning - like 01:00 AM. Most buses do not run at that hour. Then I would
have to find a cab from where the bus stops. I don't think I want to wait around, at night, for the bus to leave. If a cab costs my friend, and I, $20
each, I think I can live with that.
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How are you going to get from Real del Mar to Ensenada??
| Quote: | Originally posted by walterbyrd
My final destination is not Avenida Revolucion. My final destination is about 16 miles, or 25 kilometers, down hwy 1D. Across from a place called
"Real Del Mar Golf & Resort" |
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Expect to pay the same for 2 people as for 6 in total. It's a total cab fare, they don't care how many people.
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walterbyrd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
How are you going to get from Real del Mar to Ensenada??
Cab, I guess. A bit expensive, I would imagine. But, I don't know any other way.
Maybe some real estate agent will pick me up to show me some places. I really am in the market. |
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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
How are you going to get from Real del Mar to Ensenada??
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They didn't say they were going to Ensenada. Only somewhere south of the Playas.
If I were to go to Ensenada, the easiest way would be taking a Greyhound from SD to Camionera Central and then a bus to Ensenada, without wandering
around the border. Not the fastest way, but safe and comfortable.
[Edited on 4-3-2014 by Alm]
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Ensenada
You might want to read his other thread
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=73089
| Quote: | Originally posted by Alm
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
How are you going to get from Real del Mar to Ensenada??
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They didn't say they were going to Ensenada. Only somewhere south of the Playas. |
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Rosarito to Ensenada
You can take an ABC bus from Rosarito to Ensenada.....about $12USD. Just ask the taxi driver at Real del Mar to drop you off at the ABC stop/casita
http://www.abc.com.mx/InfoDestinos.aspx
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dasubergeek
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Where did Ensenada come from????
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Ensenada??
You might want to read his other thread
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=73089
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Where did Ensenada come from???? |
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walterbyrd
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How are you going to get from Real del Mar to Ensenada??
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I do want to visit Ensenada. And the bus sounds like a good option.
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If I were to go to Ensenada, the easiest way would be taking a Greyhound from SD to Camionera Central and then a bus to Ensenada, without wandering
around the border. Not the fastest way, but safe and comfortable.
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I do not plan to wander around. My plan is: get the 992 from the airport, take the 992 to the SD trolley, take the SD trolley to San Ysidro, walk
across the border, make a bee line for the cabs, take a cab to my hotel - which is 16 miles down hwy 1D.
To use the buses, I would have to find a place to stay in Ensenada. I would also have to be concerned about getting to the bus station from the
airport, the greyhound schedules, the ABC schedules, and getting a taxi in Ensenada to my hotel there. Might work, I don't know if it's any less
trouble.
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I just took the trolley a couple hours ago.
I took the green line to the main station downtown san diego and from there took the blue line straight to san ysidro. after a mango smoothie at jack
in the box, i walked to the border with the hordes of others, crossed over the raod that cars enter the US from, crossed the pedestrian line wanting
to enter the states and crossed the street. from there you follow the street toward the left and you will see many taxis. negotiate the price before
you get in or get ready to be taken to the cleaners! I took the bus, which is around the corner from the taxis, about 2 minutes. nice bakery on
that corner BTW. That is where I took the bus to Ensenada where I am right now as I write (((:
I suppose you could rely on taxis if you really cant rent a car, but I think it will make the experience much less pleasureable. that's my opinion
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