There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus via El Monte
best- Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to El Montebus El Paso
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
4h 10m$917–1,505Drive 209.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuanacar 209.8 km
2h 15m$437–632Train
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 13m$1,186–2,589Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
6h 42m$674–974Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0901
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Greyhound US0830 / ...
8h 12m$582–987
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Ontario Convention Center and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Rancho Cucamonga and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Tijuana is 269 km. The road distance is 209.8 km.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana without a car is to bus via El Monte which takes 4h 10m and costs $900 - $1500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Ontario Convention Center station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana is to bus via El Monte which takes 4h 10m and costs $900 - $1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1100 - $2600 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Ontario Convention Center to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- 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
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $310–450
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $430–650
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $430–650
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $600–900
Bus from San Bernardino to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $600–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana.
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