There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Tijuana by bus, tram, train, car, 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, tram
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 27m$137–478Tram, train
- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
3h 36m$287–753Drive 84.2 km
- Drive from San Marcos to Tijuanacar 84.2 km
57 min$162–234Bus, tram via Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
4h 6m$167–580Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
4h 42m$272–430
San Marcos to Tijuana by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Tijuana is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Tijuana is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Civic Center Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Oceanside and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between San Marcos and Tijuana is 107 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Tijuana without a car is to bus and tram via Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano which takes 4h 6m and costs $160 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from San Marcos to Tijuana, including transfers.
San Marcos to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
San Marcos to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from San Marcos Civic Center Station.
San Marcos to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $230–320 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $40–110
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Tijuana is 84 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from San Marcos to Tijuana.
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