There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Cerritos by tram, train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 19m$63–126Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Cerritoscar 122.2 mi
2h 11m$23–33Bus via El Monte Station Upper Level
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus Lxus 3126
5h 11m$38–57Tram, fly, line 173 bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Norwalk Stationtram
- Take the bus from Norwalk Station Bay 11 to South & Norwalk SWbus
4h 59m$159–477Bus, line 173 bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Ysidrobus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus
- Take the bus from 1st & Shelter F S to South & Norwalk NWbus 173
6h 37m$41–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
7h 23m$25–40
Tijuana to Cerritos by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Cerritos is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Cerritos is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Cerritos. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at South & Norwalk SW via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Lower Level and Norwalk Station Bay 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Cerritos station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Tijuana and Cerritos is 133 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Cerritos without a car is to bus via El Monte Station Upper Level which takes 5h 11m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Tijuana to Cerritos, including transfers.
Tijuana to Cerritos bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Cerritos train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.
Tijuana to Cerritos bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Cerritos, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- 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
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $21–30
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Cerritos train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Cerritos is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Tijuana to Cerritos.
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