There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to La Puente by bus, tram, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus Lxus 3126
3h 25m$35–53Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 31m$27–49Tram, train
- 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 27m$108–172Drive 130.7 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to La Puentecar 130.7 mi
2h 21m$29–42Tram, fly, bus, line 194 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 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Levelbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Central Ave and 2nd Stbus
5h 22m$154–503
Tijuana to La Puente by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to La Puente is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to La Puente is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to La Puente. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Central Ave and 2nd St via Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to La Puente 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 27m.
The distance between Tijuana and La Puente is 141 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to La Puente without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Tijuana to La Puente, including transfers.
Tijuana to La Puente bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to La Puente train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.
Tijuana to La Puente bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and La Puente, 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- 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
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
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to El Monte Station - Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Central Ave and 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- 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
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to La Puente train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to La Puente is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Tijuana to La Puente.
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