There are 5 ways to get from Monrovia to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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 Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
5h 32m$726–1,654Drive 229 km
cheapest- Drive from Monrovia to Tijuanacar 229 km
2h 36m$443–640Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 9m$518–927Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 3m$2,956–11,619Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
10h 53m$626–1,189
Monrovia to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Tijuana is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $440 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via El Monte Station - Upper Level and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Monrovia and Tijuana is 268 km. The road distance is 229 km.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 7h 9m and costs $500 - $950.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Monrovia to Tijuana, including transfers.
Monrovia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Monrovia to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Monrovia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $460–800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- 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
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- 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
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Tijuana is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Monrovia to Tijuana.
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