There are 6 ways to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram, line 905 bus
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee Stbus
4h 38m$2,944–9,616Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
8h 37m$462–952Bus via San Diego
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
7h 49m$1,203–2,251Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 54m$782–1,972Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana-TIJ256.3 km
2h 51mDrive 256.3 km
- Drive from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 256.3 km
2h 51m$493–712
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $490 - $750 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $490 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Tijuana Airport via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) 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 54m.
The distance between San Fernando Valley and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 253 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to bus via San Diego which takes 7h 49m and costs $1200 - $2300.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop station.
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to bus via San Diego which takes 7h 49m and costs $1200 - $2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $2000 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between San Fernando Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Tijuana Airport via 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 7h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $700–1,600 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
- $550–4,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,300
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
- 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
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,800
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–750
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at San Diego station.
San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from San Fernando Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 561+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Fernando Valley and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















