There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3102 / ...
3h 19m$634–884Drive 147.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Mission Viejo to Tijuanacar 147.9 km
1h 38m$287–414Train, tram
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
5h 9m$654–1,304Train, bus
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
5h 59m$394–544
Mission Viejo to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Tijuana is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $280 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Tijuana is 203 km. The road distance is 147.9 km.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs $600 - $900.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Mission Viejo to Tijuana, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Ana station.
Mission Viejo to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station.
Mission Viejo to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C. 4 times a day. Tickets cost $600–850 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $370–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $600–850
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $600–850
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Mission Viejo to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Tijuana is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Mission Viejo to Tijuana.
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