There are 6 ways to get from Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by train (Amtrak), train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 48m$887–1,987Drive 300.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 300.7 km
3h 21m$577–834Train, bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
9h 5m$597–1,137Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palmdale to Tijuana-TIJ300.7 km
3h 21mTrain, fly, tram, line 905 bus
- Take the train from Palmdale Station 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 Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee Stbus
6h 42m$3,118–11,867Train, bus via San Fernando
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
9h 6m$957–1,583
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $550 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Palmdale and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 349 km. The road distance is 300.7 km.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs $850 - $2000.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Palmdale to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 550+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Tijuana Airport via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 8h 48m.
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $410–700
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palmdale to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palmdale and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















