There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
8h$54–117Drive 195 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Lancastercar 195 mi
3h 35m$36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
8h 32m$38–61Fly, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
7h 26m$183–700
Tijuana to Lancaster by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Lancaster is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Lancaster via San Diego and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Tijuana and Lancaster is 225 miles. The road distance is 196.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Lancaster without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 32m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Tijuana to Lancaster, including transfers.
Tijuana to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
Tijuana to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Lancaster is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Tijuana to Lancaster.
There are 64+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Lancaster via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 8h.
- 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.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
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.com.mx
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