There are 5 ways to get from Montebello to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, car, plane, 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 Commerce to Oceansidetrain
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 38m$452–909Drive 212.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Montebello to Tijuanacar 212.5 km
2h 23m$413–597Train, bus
- Take the train from Commerce to Santa Anatrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
4h 56m$610–1,020Line 266 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood Blvd Stationbus
- Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- 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
4h 55m$2,754–16,471Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 5m$507–855
Montebello to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montebello to Tijuana is to drive which costs $410 - $600 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Montebello to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $410 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Montebello to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Whittier/6th and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Cal State LA Busway Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Montebello to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Commerce and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Oceanside and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Montebello and Tijuana is 225 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Montebello to Tijuana without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $600 - $1100.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Montebello to Tijuana, including transfers.
Montebello to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Montebello to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Commerce station.
Montebello to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Montebello, 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
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,700
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Commerce to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–270
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Commerce to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- 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 Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–30
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $460–650
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Montebello to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montebello to Tijuana is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Montebello to Tijuana.
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