There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
6h 52m$681–1,539Bus via Anaheim
cheapest- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
7h 27m$348–790Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
7h 9m$353–720Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riverside to Tijuana-TIJ184.2 km
2hDrive 184.2 km
- Drive from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 184.2 km
2h$357–515Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 29m$488–1,120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 2h and costs $350 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Tijuana Airport via Riverside and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Oceanside and Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Riverside and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 244 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $650 - $1600.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $350 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1200 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $320–550 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Tijuana Airport via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–290
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $480–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–500
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–70
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $8–55
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $12–55
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $29–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Riverside to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Riverside to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 574+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riverside and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















