There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- 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
8h 8m$803–1,942Drive 208.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 208.9 km
2h 13m$402–580Bus via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona
- Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas
8h 14m$837–1,469Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana-TIJ208.9 km
2h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
11h 6m$994–1,791
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $400 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Archibald and arriving at Tijuana Airport via Montclair Transit Center, 285 S East End Ave - Pomona and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) 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 8h 8m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 304 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $800 - $2000.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rancho Cucamonga station.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $800 - $2000. Alternatively, you can bus via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, which costs $800 - $1500 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a train from Rancho Cucamonga 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 8m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Ysidro, CA once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,200 and the journey takes 4h.
- 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
- $140–210
- 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
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to San Ysidro, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $750–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–850
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro, CA station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 561+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rancho Cucamonga and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












