There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernandobus 1
5h 25m$37–63Drive 156.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Stationcar 156.4 mi
2h 50m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 34m$48–116Tram, fly
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
5h 28m$173–686Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 51m$34–55
Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Van Nuys / Keswick via Cross Border Xpress and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Amtrak/Metrolink Station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Van Nuys via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Tijuana and Amtrak/Metrolink Station is 167 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station, including transfers.
Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Amtrak/Metrolink Station, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernando twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Tijuana to Amtrak/Metrolink Station.
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