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 San Diego
best- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
6h 44mBus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 42m$524–869Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 4m$2,159–3,504Drive 257.2 km
- Drive from San Fernando Valley to Tijuanacar 257.2 km
2h 53m$656–948Fly, 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$3,629–10,579
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is to bus which costs $500 - $900 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $650 - $950.
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 Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
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 4m.
The distance between San Fernando Valley and Tijuana is 270 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 San Diego which takes 6h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 San Diego which takes 6h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2100 - $3500 and takes 7h 4m.
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, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 6h 44m. 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
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–3,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
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- 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
- $45–290
- 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
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- 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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