There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxit 3303 / ...
6h 28m$937–1,281Drive 273.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Santa Clarita to Tijuanacar 273.3 km
3h 3m$530–765Train, tram
- 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$1,036–2,104Train, 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$596–984
Santa Clarita to Tijuana by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $500 - $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 - San Fernando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
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 285 km. The road distance is 273.3 km.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $900 - $1300.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Santa Clarita to Tijuana, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Pacoima - San Fernando station.
Santa Clarita to Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Tijuana bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tijuana Línea, B.C. every 4 hours. Tickets cost $800–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $800–1,100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $800–1,100
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
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.com.mx
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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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