There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Santa Clarita by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, train, or bus
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Bus, line 76 bus
best- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
6h 10m$54–80Drive 169.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Santa Claritacar 169.7 mi
3h 2m$31–45Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
6h 41m$51–112Tram, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
6h 7m$170–845Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
7h 13m$35–56
Tijuana to Santa Clarita by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Newhall via San Diego and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Tijuana and Santa Clarita is 185 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Tijuana to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Tijuana to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Santa Clarita is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Newhall via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 41m.
- 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 Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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 Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- 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 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 Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Santa Clarita is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Tijuana to Santa Clarita.
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