There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 17m$726–1,654Drive 230.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Tijuanacar 230.5 km
2h 35m$446–644Bus via Atlantic / Floral (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 24m$489–833Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Memorial Park 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
4h 48m$2,956–11,619Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
7h 30m$475–980
Pasadena to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Tijuana is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $440 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Holly and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Atlantic / Floral and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Pasadena and Tijuana is 254 km. The road distance is 230.5 km.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Atlantic / Floral which takes 7h 24m and costs $480 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Pasadena to Tijuana, including transfers.
Pasadena to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Pasadena to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Pasadena, 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
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- 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 Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–750
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Tijuana is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Pasadena to Tijuana.
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