What is the cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Pasadena is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuana to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Pasadena is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Fair Oaks / Holly via Cross Border Xpress, Olympic / Downey and Atlantic / Olympic. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Tijuana and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Pasadena?

The distance between Tijuana and Pasadena is 156 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

How do I travel from Tijuana to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Pasadena without a car is to bus via Olympic / Atlantic which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Tijuana to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Pasadena bus from?

Tijuana to Pasadena bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Cross Border Xpress station.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Pasadena train from?

Tijuana to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Tijuana to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Pasadena is to bus via Olympic / Atlantic which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Tijuana to Pasadena bus arrive?

Tijuana to Pasadena bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at East Los Angeles station.

Where does the Tijuana to Pasadena train arrive?

Tijuana to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Pasadena is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Tijuana to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2198+ hotels available in Pasadena.

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

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Bus via Olympic / Atlantic
best
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to East Los Angelesbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlantic / Olympic to Fair Oaks / Hollybus 260/261
5h 3m
$33–65
Drive 143.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tijuana to Pasadenacar 143.2 mi
2h 34m
$27–38
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 14m
$45–103
Tram, fly
1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 44m
$174–686
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 50m
$29–47

Tijuana to Pasadena by bus and tram (Greyhound)

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Fair Oaks / Holly via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, Cross Border Xpress, East Los Angeles, Olympic / Downey, Olympic / Atlantic, and Atlantic / Olympic in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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