There are 3 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 25m$1,812–2,865Drive 171.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Huntington Beach to Tijuanacar 171.6 km
2h 6m$352–508Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 56m$443–673
Huntington Beach to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Tijuana is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $350 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Huntington Beach to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Adams-Beach and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Campus-University Center and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Huntington Beach to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Huntington Beach and Tijuana is 199 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 25m and costs $1800 - $2900.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Huntington Beach to Tijuana, including transfers.
Huntington Beach to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Huntington Beach to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Huntington Beach to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 4h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Huntington Beach to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Tijuana is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Huntington Beach to Tijuana.
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