• Take the Bus from Tijuana for roughly $15.
• Drive across
the border from San Ysidro. Go in the morning and you will be going the
opposite direction of the nigtmare traffic of over an hour wait trying
to get into the U.S.. Once in Tijuana, follow the signs to Rosarito and
Ensenada on route 1. There will be three toll stops en route to
Ensenada. These tolls cost $2.35 each or 26.00 Pesos. You can pay with
US dollars or Pesos, but no mixed currency. The road is well maintained
and is an enjoyable ride along the beautiful Baja coastline. If you go
in spring and early summer, the wildflowers on the hillsides are
gorgeous. The ride from Tijuana to Ensenada takes approximately 1-1.5
hours. Stop in Puerto Nuevo for some Mexican lobster dinners. There are
many rest areas and vista points along the way. AAA and other travel
mags recommend that you only drive in Mexico during the day for safety
reasons. The freeway (tollroad) is somewhat winding compared to divided
highways in the United States or Europe, but a great improvment over two
lane roads south of Ensenada.
• Cruise Ships Ensenada has become
a regular stop for several lines of cruise ships since the 80's.
Although this is certainly the most expensive means to travel to
Ensenada, it is also most enjoyable
