There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tijuana Airport to San Ysidrobus
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 20m$64–131Bus, line 173 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017 / ...
- Take the bus from 1st & Shelter F S to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus 173 / ...
8h$23–45Bus, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Airport to San Ysidrobus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from 6th / Wall to Garfield / Whittierbus 18
- Take the bus from Whittier/Garfield to Philadelphia/Painterbus
6h 39m$44–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Whittier128.6 mi
2h 19mDrive 128.6 mi
- Drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittiercar 128.6 mi
2h 19m$24–34
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Airport and arriving at Philadelphia/Painter via San Ysidro, CA, 6th / Wall and Whittier/Garfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) and Whittier is 138 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 20m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier, including transfers.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana Airport station.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) to Whittier.
There are 1397+ hotels available in Whittier.
What companies run services between Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico and Whittier, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tijuana Airport to Philadelphia/Painter via San Ysidro, San Ysidro, CA, Downtown Los Angeles, 6th / Wall, Garfield / Whittier, and Whittier/Garfield in around 6h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana Airport to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana Airport to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 6th / Wall to Garfield / Whittier
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- 323-558-1625
- [email protected]
- Website
- Montebello Bus Lines
Bus from Whittier/Garfield to Philadelphia/Painter
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Montebello Bus Lines
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
Bus from 1st & Shelter F S to Norwalk Station Bay 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tijuana-TIJ to Whittier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tijuana Airport (TIJ) and Whittier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















