There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 45m$1,091–2,251Drive 273.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Tijuanacar 273.3 km
3h 3m$550–795Train, bus
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 2m$601–991Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 12m$3,421–9,331Bus
- Take the bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3104
7h 25m$792–1,137
Santa Clarita to Tijuana by train, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana is to drive which costs $550 - $800 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $550 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clarita station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Tijuana is 281 km. The road distance is 273.3 km.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 6h 45m and costs $1000 - $2300.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Pacoima station.
Santa Clarita to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C. once daily. Tickets cost $650–950 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–3,800
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Clarita to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Tijuana is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Santa Clarita to Tijuana.
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