There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, 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.
Line 218 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrosebus 218
- Take the bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 5thbus
- Take the bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus 76 / ...
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
6h 4m$721–1,117Drive 242.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to Tijuanacar 242.6 km
2h 42m$511–738Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
6h 34m$1,689–2,888Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 55m$524–868
Studio City to Tijuana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Tijuana is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Melrose / Fairfax, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Studio City and Tijuana is 281 km. The road distance is 242.6 km.
The best way to get from Studio City to Tijuana without a car is to line 218 bus and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $700 - $1200.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Studio City to Tijuana, including transfers.
Studio City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Laurel Canyon / Ventura station.
Studio City to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Studio City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Fairfax / Melrose station.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 5th, Olive / 5th, El Monte Station - Upper Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrose
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–36
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Melrose / Fairfax to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–36
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Olive / 5th to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $600–900
- 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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Studio City to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Tijuana is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Studio City to Tijuana.
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