There are 6 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
3h 22m$3,619–5,466Drive 918.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 918.2 km
10h 18m$1,766–2,551Bus via Van Nuys
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus 395
- Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus
18h 42m$8,431–9,241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
29h 3m$4,438–10,025Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
20h 14m$2,186–3,864Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
21h 25m$1,788–3,675
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $1700 - $2600 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to fly and tram which takes 3h 22m and costs $3600 - $5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Reno - Tahoe International Airport and arriving at Tijuana Airport via Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Los Angeles - Pacoima and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Sacramento, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 830 km. The road distance is 918.2 km.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to bus via Van Nuys which takes 18h 42m and costs $8000 - $9500.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Reno - Tahoe International Airport station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to bus via Van Nuys which takes 18h 42m and costs $8000 - $9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4400 - $10000 and takes 29h 3m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tijuana Airport via Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Old Mammoth Rd / Tavern Rd, Main Lodge, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Skirball Park & Ride, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, and San Ysidro in around 18h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way to Tijuana Airport via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS, Reno, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 29h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–7,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,500–5,500
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,900–6,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- [email protected]
- Website
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
Bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Skirball Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $7,105
- Schedules at
- CCSC Recreation & Social Club
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $750–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,800
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 918 km. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
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