There are 5 ways to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxit 3303 / ...
6h 54m$856–1,165Drive 257.2 km
cheapest- Drive from San Fernando Valley to Tijuanacar 257.2 km
2h 53m$498–719Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 59m$1,028–2,152Fly, tram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 16m$3,030–14,887Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 42m$518–862
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is to drive which costs $490 - $750 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $490 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Balboa / Strathern and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Sylmar Station and Pacoima - San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
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 6h 59m.
The distance between San Fernando Valley and Tijuana is 289 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 which takes 6h 54m and costs $850 - $1200.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana, including transfers.
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Pacoima - San Fernando 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 which takes 6h 54m and costs $850 - $1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1000 - $2200 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between San Fernando Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tijuana Línea, B.C. every 4 hours. Tickets cost $800–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $750–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $800–1,100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $800–1,100
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
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.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. 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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