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How to get fromSan Francisco to Tijuanaby plane, tram, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Tijuana by plane, tram, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    5h 27m
    $1,568–4,974

  2. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 39m
    $2,008–2,703

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    18h 51m
    $3,366–6,820

  4. Drive 836.1 km

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Tijuanacar car 836.1 km
    8h 45m
    $1,618–2,336

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    5h 31m
    $1,598–5,202

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    6h 26m
    $1,703–5,405

  7. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STS - SAN
    6h 54m
    $3,226–5,798

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 45m
    $1,665–3,042

  9. BART, bus via San Jose

    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway Green-N
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus Lxus 3103 / ...
    16h 22m
    $2,188–3,183

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    19h 46m
    $3,452–7,188

San Francisco to Tijuana by subway and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,008Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 18h 51m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $2,000–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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