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How to get fromTijuana to San Fernando Valleyby train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 34m
    $84–149

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    6h 54m
    $27–44

  3. Bus, line 267 bus, line 501 bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Raymond / Del Marbus bus 267
    3. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to North Hollywood Stationbus bus 501
    4. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Roscoe / Balboabus bus 152
    6h 34m
    $38–57

  4. Drive  159.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to San Fernando Valleycar car 159.8 mi
    2h 53m
    $35–51

  5. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    4h 38m
    $168–514

  6. Bus, tram, train, subway, line 152 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 Old Town Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Roscoe / Balboabus bus 152
    7h 23m
    $70–133

Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and San Fernando Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Roscoe / Balboa via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Raymond / Del Mar, and North Hollywood Station in around 6h 34m.

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