There are 4 ways to get from La Palma to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
5h 58m$834–1,654Drive 194.5 km
cheapest- Drive from La Palma to Tijuanacar 194.5 km
2h 11m$377–544Line 62 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Gridley / 183rd to Olympic / Downeybus 62
- Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxit 3303 / ...
6h 25m$762–1,067Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 3m$449–719
La Palma to Tijuana by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Palma to Tijuana is to drive which costs $370 - $550 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Palma to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from La Palma to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from La Palma-Moody and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Gridley / 183rd and East Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
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 5h 58m.
The distance between La Palma and Tijuana is 209 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 5h 58m and costs $800 - $1700.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from La Palma to Tijuana, including transfers.
La Palma to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Gridley / 183rd station.
La Palma to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
La Palma to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Olympic / Downey station.
What companies run services between La Palma, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from La Palma-Moody to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via 183Rd-Los Cerritos Center, Gridley / 183rd, and East Los Angeles in around 6h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Gridley / 183rd to Olympic / Downey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from East Los Angeles to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,000
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $700–1,000
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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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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