There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by train, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
4h 46m$470–1,214Drive 153.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 153.6 km
1h 42m$295–426Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2017 / ...
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
5h 39m$318–724Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lake Forest to Tijuana-TIJ153.6 km
1h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $290 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Tijuana Airport via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 166 km. The road distance is 153.6 km.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to train and tram and bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $470 - $1300.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Lake Forest to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 539+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Tijuana Airport via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 5h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–450
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lake Forest to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Forest and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.