There are 5 ways to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 59m$904–2,166Line 10 bus, bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworthbus 10
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Stationbus
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
9h 45m$472–979Bus
- Take the bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus 419
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas / ...
9h 31m$807–1,369Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Simi Valley to Tijuana-TIJ288.4 km
3h 8mDrive 288.4 km
- Drive from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 288.4 km
3h 8m$559–807
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $550 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from First Street and Cochran Street and arriving at Tijuana Airport via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa / Pico, Downtown Los Angeles and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) station. However, there are services departing from Simi Valley Amtrak and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Simi Valley and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 311 km. The road distance is 288.4 km.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $900 - $2200.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Chatsworth Metrolink Station.
Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Simi Valley Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $900 - $2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $800 - $1400 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Simi Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $850–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Tijuana Airport via Chatsworth Metrolink Station, Figueroa St & Pico Blvd, Figueroa / Pico, 6th / Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, San Ysidro, CA, and San Ysidro in around 9h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $850–1,800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from North Hollywood Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Chatsworth Metrolink Station to Figueroa St & Pico Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $700–1,100
- Phone
- +1 (805) 583-6456
- Website
- simivalley.org
Bus from First Street and Cochran Street to Metrolink Chatsworth
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.simivalley.org/departments/public-works/simi-valley-transit
- Youth and College students with student ID
- $0
- Adults
- $26
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Chatsworth Station to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Simi Valley to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Figueroa St & Pico Blvd station.
Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Simi Valley to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 574+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
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