There are 4 ways to get from Mission Valley to Tijuana by 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Hazard Center Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram Green
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 8m$470–1,093Drive 38.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Mission Valley to Tijuanacar 38.7 km
27 min$80–116Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Hazard Center Station to Old Town Stationtram Green
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 37mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
3h 39m$145–463
Mission Valley to Tijuana by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Tijuana is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Tijuana is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Valley to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Valley station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Hazard Center Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via 12th & Imperial Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Mission Valley and Tijuana is 39 km. The road distance is 38.7 km.
The best way to get from Mission Valley to Tijuana without a car is to tram which takes 2h 8m and costs $470 - $1100.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Mission Valley to Tijuana, including transfers.
Mission Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
Mission Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Hazard Center Station.
Mission Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from Hazard Center Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via 12th & Imperial Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Hazard Center Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- 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
- $45–270
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Hazard Center Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- 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
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Mission Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Valley to Tijuana is 39 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Mission Valley to Tijuana.
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