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How to get fromTacoma to Tijuanaby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    6h 11m
    $2,147–7,425

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    35h 46m
    $3,417–6,556

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    39h 20m
    $8,287–16,481

  4. Drive 1,999.8 km

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Tijuanacar car 1,999.8 km
    21h 3m
    $3,886–5,614

  5. Train to Portland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    8h 33m
    $2,332–7,474

  6. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Howell St & 9th Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PAE - SAN
    8h 17m
    $3,367–15,905

Tacoma to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,771.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 35h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma to Tijuana via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 39h 20m.

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