There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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.
Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SEA - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 57m$2,725–8,480Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
34h 52m$4,057–6,460Train, bus
- Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
40h 43m$6,437–14,911Drive 1,999.8 km
- Drive from Tacoma to Tijuanacar 1,999.8 km
21h 3m$4,125–5,958Train to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PDX - SAN
9h 25m$3,345–7,350Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave & Universitybus
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PAE - SAN
9h 19m$6,155–9,030
Tacoma to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Tijuana is to fly and tram which costs $2700 - $8500 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 6h 57m and costs $2700 - $8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone G and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 52m.
The distance between Tacoma and Tijuana is 1761 km. The road distance is 1999.8 km.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 34h 52m and costs $4000 - $6500.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Tacoma to Tijuana, including transfers.
Tacoma to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Olympia station.
Tacoma to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Tijuana is 2000 km. It takes approximately 21h 3m to drive from Tacoma to Tijuana.
Book your Tacoma to Tijuana bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 34h 52m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,600–8,500
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–5,500
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–5,500
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5,500–7,500
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5,500–7,500
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5,500–7,500
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5,500–7,500
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $5,500–7,500
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,000–3,200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,600–2,600
- Website
- Greyhound
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