There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBP - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
3h 53m$3,938–7,305Drive 505.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Tijuanacar 505.9 km
5h 39m$981–1,416Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 36m$2,229–4,580Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Oxnardbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3103
13h 34m$1,641–2,368
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana is to drive which costs $950 - $1500 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 3h 53m and costs $3900 - $7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Oxnard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Pismo Beach to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Tijuana is 473 km. The road distance is 505.9 km.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $2200 - $4600.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Tijuana is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $2200 - $4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1600 - $2400 and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1,800–3,800 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Oxnard in around 13h 34m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,100–6,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–3,800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,000
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $700–1,000
Bus from Oxnard to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,300
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $900–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Pismo Beach to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Oxnard station.
Pismo Beach to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Tijuana is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Pismo Beach to Tijuana.
There are 558+ hotels available in Tijuana.