There are 3 ways to get from Tijuana to San Clemente by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 10m$23–61Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to San Clementecar 77.3 mi
1h 23m$15–21Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceansidebus Tijuana
4h 38m$21–28
Tijuana to San Clemente by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to San Clemente is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Oceanside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Tijuana and San Clemente is 84 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to San Clemente without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $20 - $28.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Tijuana to San Clemente, including transfers.
Tijuana to San Clemente bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to San Clemente train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.
Tijuana to San Clemente bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Oceanside station.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and San Clemente, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceanside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to San Clemente train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to San Clemente is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Tijuana to San Clemente.
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