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How to get fromSan Jose, CA to Tijuanaby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    5h 21m
    $1,383–4,985

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 30m
    $1,300–2,500

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 34m
    $3,034–6,312

  4. Drive 769.1 km

    1. Drive from San Jose, CA to Tijuanacar car 769.1 km
    8h 8m
    $1,485–2,145

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    6h 5m
    $1,534–5,134

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 7m
    $1,453–4,785

  7. Bus via King & Story

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus Lxit 3302
    13h 57m

San Jose, CA to Tijuana by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily, and the journey takes 11h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 16h 34m.

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