There are 4 ways to get from La Mesa to Tijuana by tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram
best- Take the tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Orange
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 14m$475–1,073Drive 37.6 km
cheapest- Drive from La Mesa to Tijuanacar 37.6 km
27 min$79–114Line 10 bus, bus
- Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 21m$491–737Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
3h 45m$140–433
La Mesa to Tijuana by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Tijuana is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Tijuana is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from University Av & College Av and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from La Mesa Blvd Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between La Mesa and Tijuana is 43 km. The road distance is 37.6 km.
The best way to get from La Mesa to Tijuana without a car is to tram which takes 2h 14m and costs $470 - $1100.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from La Mesa to Tijuana, including transfers.
La Mesa to Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.
La Mesa to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from La Mesa Blvd Station.
La Mesa to Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.
What companies run services between La Mesa, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via 12th & Imperial Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from La Mesa Blvd Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $45–95
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
La Mesa to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Tijuana is 38 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from La Mesa to Tijuana.
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