There are 4 ways to get from Downey to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downey to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2037
4h$723–1,062Drive 205.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Downey to Tijuanacar 205.6 km
2h 17m$420–606Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Downey to San Diegobus FlixBus 2037
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 33m$687–1,210Bus via Anaheim Street Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 27m$482–766
Downey to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downey to Tijuana is to drive which costs $410 - $650 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Downey to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $410 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Downey and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Downey and Tijuana is 211 km. The road distance is 205.6 km.
The best way to get from Downey to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $700 - $1100.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Downey to Tijuana, including transfers.
Downey to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downey station.
Downey to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Tijuana is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Downey to Tijuana.
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What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downey to San Ysidro Bus Terminal 6 times a week. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downey to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downey to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–390
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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