There are 4 ways to get from El Monte to Tijuana International Airport by train, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram, line 905 bus
best- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee Stbus 905
7h 11m$833–1,838Drive 218.5 km
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Tijuana International Airportcar 218.5 km
2h 24m$421–607Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
7h 25m$518–882Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
9h 54m$550–800
El Monte to Tijuana International Airport by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Tijuana International Airport is to drive which costs $420 - $650 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Tijuana International Airport is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $420 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Monte and arriving at Cross Border Express, San Diego. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between El Monte and Tijuana International Airport is 266 km. The road distance is 218.5 km.
The best way to get from El Monte to Tijuana International Airport without a car is to train and tram and line 905 bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $800 - $1900.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from El Monte to Tijuana International Airport, including transfers.
El Monte to Tijuana International Airport bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Monte to Tijuana International Airport bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Tijuana International Airport is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from El Monte to Tijuana International Airport.
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What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Tijuana International Airport, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $490–850 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–850
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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