There are 3 ways to get from La Palma to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 34m$1,550–2,646Drive 194.5 km
cheapest- Drive from La Palma to Tijuanacar 194.5 km
2h 11m$397–574Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 3m$452–722
La Palma to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Palma to Tijuana is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Palma to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $390 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from La Palma to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Lincoln-Moody and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Tustin-East Village Way and Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from La Palma station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between La Palma and Tijuana is 208 km. The road distance is 194.5 km.
The best way to get from La Palma to Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 34m and costs $1500 - $2700.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from La Palma to Tijuana, including transfers.
La Palma to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.
La Palma to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
La Palma to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between La Palma, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano twice daily. Tickets cost $380–650 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–650
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
La Palma to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Palma to Tijuana is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from La Palma to Tijuana.
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