There are 6 ways to get from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), tram, train, subway, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 43m$24–44Tram, train, subway, line 152 bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Stationtram
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Roscoe / Balboabus 152
6h 12m$40–101Drive 155.5 mi
- Drive from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valleycar 155.5 mi
2h 46m$29–41Tram, fly
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 29m$172–583Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
5h 15m$65–129Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 27m$48–117
San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is to bus which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Roscoe / Balboa via Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego–Tijuana station to San Fernando Valley. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Van Nuys via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between San Diego–Tijuana and San Fernando Valley is 167 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley, including transfers.
San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico and San Fernando Valley, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Roscoe / Balboa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from San Diego–Tijuana to San Fernando Valley.
There are 164+ hotels available in San Fernando Valley.


















