There are 4 ways to get from Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana by tram, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
1h 51m$436–823Drive 31.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuanacar 31.8 km
23 min$67–97Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
2h 30m$100–190Line 901 bus, line 906 bus
- Take the bus from 10th Av & Market St to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to San Ysidro Transit Centerbus 906 / ...
2h 40m$481–737
Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana by foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Diego and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaslamp Quarter station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from 12th & Imperial Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Gaslamp Quarter and Tijuana is 27 km. The road distance is 31.8 km.
The best way to get from Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana without a car is to tram which takes 1h 51m and costs $430 - $850.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana, including transfers.
Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from 12th & Imperial Station.
Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Gaslamp Quarter, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $45–280 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from 10th Av & Market St to Iris Avenue Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $45–95
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to San Ysidro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $45–95
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Booking & Getting There
Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Ysidro Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana is 32 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Gaslamp Quarter to Tijuana.
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