There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
best- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus Lax
5h 46m$66–100Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 54m$28–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 34m$84–148Drive 159.8 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to San Fernando Valleycar 159.8 mi
2h 53m$30–43Tram, fly
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 38m$188–513Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3123 / ...
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 38m$90–156
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Los Angeles Union Station and LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to San Fernando Valley. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Van Nuys via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Tijuana and San Fernando Valley is 189 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX) which takes 5h 46m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley, including transfers.
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is to bus via Los Angeles Airport (LAX) which takes 5h 46m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and San Fernando Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Fernando Valley via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Upper Level, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, and Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $21–30
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to San Fernando Valley is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley.
There are 187+ hotels available in San Fernando Valley.





















