There are 4 ways to get from San Gabriel to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
4h 24m$660–1,035Drive 224.3 km
cheapest- Drive from San Gabriel to Tijuanacar 224.3 km
2h 33m$459–663Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
6h 45m$1,027–2,126Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 33m$490–834
San Gabriel to Tijuana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Gabriel to Tijuana is to drive which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from San Gabriel to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $450 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from San Gabriel to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Ramona / Main and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from San Gabriel station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Sierra Madre Villa Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between San Gabriel and Tijuana is 259 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from San Gabriel to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd which takes 4h 24m and costs $650 - $1100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from San Gabriel to Tijuana, including transfers.
San Gabriel to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
San Gabriel to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
San Gabriel to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between San Gabriel, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C. twice daily. Tickets cost $600–900 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
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- 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
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San Gabriel to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Gabriel to Tijuana is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from San Gabriel to Tijuana.
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