There are 6 ways to get from Northridge to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, tram, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northridge to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 25m$1,100–2,415Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 56m$522–867Bus
- Take the bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3104
7h$680–984Drive 260.8 km
- Drive from Northridge to Tijuanacar 260.8 km
2h 58m$538–777Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 5m$3,538–9,852Train, 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 39m$1,103–2,357
Northridge to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Tijuana is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Nordhoff / Reseda and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Northridge and Tijuana is 281 km. The road distance is 260.8 km.
The best way to get from Northridge to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $1100 - $2500.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Northridge to Tijuana, including transfers.
Northridge to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Pacoima station.
Northridge to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northridge station.
The best way to get from Northridge to Tijuana is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $1100 - $2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $650 - $1000 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Northridge to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $650–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C. once daily. Tickets cost $650–950 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–3,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northridge to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–950
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $650–950
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Booking & Getting There
Northridge to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Northridge to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Tijuana is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Northridge to Tijuana.
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