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How to get fromTijuana to Ontarioby train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Ontario by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 37m
    $55–126

  2. Drive 129.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Ontariocar car 129.8 mi
    2h 13m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, line 59 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Anabus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    7h 10m
    $33–66

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Ontario Convention Centerbus bus Cbx
    7h 12m
    $36–66

  5. Bus, tram, train, line 59 bus, line 286 bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Santa Fe Depottram tram
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus 59
    5. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus 286
    6. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Holt @ Palmbus bus 61
    8h 28m

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  • Distance: 184.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Ontario, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Ontario Amtrak via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Holt @ Palm via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, Cross Border Xpress, Santa Ana, The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Ring-Brea Mall, Brea Mall, and Pomona Transit Center in around 7h 10m.

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