There are 4 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3102 / ...
3h 51m$623–923Drive 149 km
cheapest- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Tijuanacar 149 km
1h 39m$308–444Train, tram
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 57m$892–1,778Train, bus
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
4h 40m$379–521
Aliso Viejo to Tijuana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $300 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Alicia-Marketplace South and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Irvine and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Tijuana is 209 km. The road distance is 149 km.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $600 - $950.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Aliso Viejo to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Aliso Viejo to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C. 4 times a day. Tickets cost $550–850 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $550–850
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Booking & Getting There
Aliso Viejo to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Tijuana is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Tijuana.
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