There are 4 ways to get from Monterey Park to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
4h 22m$757–1,127Drive 218.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Monterey Park to Tijuanacar 218.9 km
2h 28m$424–613Train, tram
- 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
6h 15m$958–1,983Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 45m$488–832
Monterey Park to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Park to Tijuana is to drive which costs $420 - $650 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Park to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $420 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Park to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Garvey / Garfield and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Park station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Monterey Park and Tijuana is 241 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.
The best way to get from Monterey Park to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $750 - $1200.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Monterey Park to Tijuana, including transfers.
Monterey Park to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from El Monte station.
Monterey Park to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Monterey Park to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Monterey Park, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C. twice daily. Tickets cost $700–1,000 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,000
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $700–1,000
- 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
Monterey Park to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Park to Tijuana is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Monterey Park to Tijuana.
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