There are 4 ways to get from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
5h 25m$1,210–1,772Drive 254.5 km
cheapest- Drive from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuanacar 254.5 km
2h 48m$532–769Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 29m$1,865–3,155Bus via Laurel Canyon / Osborne
- Take the bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3104
6h 34m$680–985
San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles - Pacoima and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between San Fernando - Pacoima and Tijuana is 253 km. The road distance is 254.5 km.
The best way to get from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $1200 - $1800.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana, including transfers.
San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $1200 - $1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1800 - $3200 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between San Fernando - Pacoima, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro once daily. Tickets cost $800–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,400–2,300 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,300
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,300
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $800–1,300
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–950
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $650–950
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Booking & Getting There
San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from San Fernando - Pacoima to Tijuana.
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