There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 34m$39–103Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 54m$28–46Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernandobus 1
6h 39m$59–84Drive 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 31m$162–484Bus, 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$55–121
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by bus
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 Central, B.C. and arriving at Balboa / Strathern via Cross Border Xpress, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Sylmar Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
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 171 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 which takes 6h 39m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley, including transfers.
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Cross Border Xpress 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 train which takes 6h 34m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 39m.
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 $35–85 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernando twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–50
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
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Pacoima - San Fernando 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 185+ hotels available in San Fernando Valley.










