There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Downey by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from San Diego to Downeybus FlixBus 2037
4h 21m$17–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 41m$37–95Drive 127.7 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Downeycar 127.7 mi
2h 16m$24–34Tram, fly
- 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
4h 10m$157–475Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Huntington Parkbus Lxus 3122 / ...
5h 55m$36–50Bus via Anaheim Street Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
7h 26m$27–42
Tijuana to Downey by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Downey is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Downey is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Downey. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Florence / Downey via Florence / Pacific. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Downey station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Lakewood Blvd Station via San Diego, Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Tijuana and Downey is 133 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Downey without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tijuana to Downey, including transfers.
Tijuana to Downey bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Downey is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Downey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Huntington Park 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- 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 UCSD Health La Jolla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Downey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Downey bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Tijuana to Downey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Downey is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Tijuana to Downey.
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