There are 5 ways to get from Covina to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
5h 40m$873–1,796Drive 215.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Covina to Tijuanacar 215.3 km
2h 26m$419–605Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 24m$520–989Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Covina to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 7m$2,953–16,766Bus
- Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas
7h 52m$825–1,444
Covina to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covina to Tijuana is to drive which costs $410 - $650 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Covina to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $410 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Second Ave and San Bernardino Rd S and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via West Covina Pkwy and California Ave W and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Covina to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Covina and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Covina and Tijuana is 274 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Covina to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 24m and costs $500 - $1000.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Covina to Tijuana, including transfers.
Covina to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Covina to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Covina to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Covina, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $460–800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $700–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Ysidro, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $750–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Covina to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina to Tijuana is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Covina to Tijuana.
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