There are 5 ways to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, 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.
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
best- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Lax
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
6h 7m$1,235–1,875Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 42m$524–868Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 5m$1,855–3,105Drive 257.2 km
- Drive from San Fernando Valley to Tijuanacar 257.2 km
2h 53m$540–780Fly, tram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 18m$3,915–10,014
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between San Fernando Valley and Tijuana is 316 km. The road distance is 257.2 km.
The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX) which takes 6h 7m and costs $1200 - $1900.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana, including transfers.
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is to bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX) which takes 6h 7m and costs $1200 - $1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1800 - $3100 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between San Fernando Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1,400–2,300 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Website
- FlyAway
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–36
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $600–900
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana.
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