There are 4 ways to get from British Columbia to Tijuana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane YVR - SAN
6h 55m$3,437–16,455Bus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
41h 8m$3,526–7,031Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vancouver Waterfront Station, BC to Seattle Pier 66bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
2d 1h$7,245–15,666Drive 2,278.3 km
- Drive from Vancouver to Tijuanacar 2,278.3 km
24h 16m$5,581–8,061
British Columbia to Tijuana by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from British Columbia to Tijuana is to bus which costs $3500 - $7500 and takes 41h 8m.
The fastest way to get from British Columbia to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $3400 - $17000.
No, there is no direct bus from British Columbia to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station and San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 8m.
The distance between British Columbia and Tijuana is 1953 km. The road distance is 2278.3 km.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 41h 8m and costs $3500 - $7500.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from British Columbia to Tijuana, including transfers.
British Columbia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $3400 - $17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3500 - $7500 and takes 41h 8m.
British Columbia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between British Columbia to Tijuana is 2278 km. It takes approximately 24h 16m to drive from British Columbia to Tijuana.
What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Tijuana, Mexico?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 41h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,000
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6,000–14,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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