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
best- Take the bus from Cbx to Pacoima - San Fernandobus Lxit 3321 / ...
6h 32m$51–88Drive 159.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to San Fernando Valleycar 159.8 mi
2h 53m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 34m$49–113Tram, fly
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4h 37m$162–834Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 53m$30–49Bus, 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$57–119
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley by bus
Questions & Answers
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 Cbx, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon and Sylmar Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
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 180 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 32m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Tijuana to San Fernando Valley, including transfers.
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Cbx 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 which takes 6h 32m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and San Fernando Valley, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Cbx to Pacoima - San Fernando 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Limousine Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Cbx to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $13–19
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Cbx to Pacoima - San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to San Fernando Valley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 178+ hotels available in San Fernando Valley.



















