There are 5 ways to get from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 28m$703–1,717Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2006
7h 1m$394–764Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 56m$471–786Drive 208.6 km
- Drive from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuanacar 208.6 km
2h 29m$401–580Line 142 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Miner St & Harbor Blvd to Long Beach Transit Mallbus
- Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- 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
5h 15m$2,884–9,527
Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $400 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Miner St & Harbor Blvd and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via 1st & Shelter G S and Long Beach Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Port of Los Angeles station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Port of Los Angeles and Tijuana is 289 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.
The best way to get from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs $470 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana, including transfers.
Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Long Beach Bus Station.
Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.
Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Port of Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano twice daily. Tickets cost $420–700 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
- $550–4,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,300
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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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
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Miner St & Harbor Blvd to Long Beach Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $28–65
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Port of Los Angeles to Tijuana.
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