There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to Silicon Valley by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
4h 39m$83–511Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
4h 39m$78–269Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
11h 14m$81–128Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
16h 21m$148–348Drive 494.6 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Silicon Valleycar 494.6 mi
8h 27m$91–131Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, Caltrain
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to King St & 4th Sttram
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 49m$84–310Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus San Ysidro
14h 34m$113–155Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
14h 49m$108–159
Tijuana to Silicon Valley by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Silicon Valley is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Silicon Valley is to tram and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Silicon Valley station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Diego, Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Tijuana and Silicon Valley is 463 miles. The road distance is 497.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Tijuana to Silicon Valley, including transfers.
Tijuana to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Tijuana to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Silicon Valley is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 11h 14m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 16h 21m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 16h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- 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
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Tijuana to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Silicon Valley is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Tijuana to Silicon Valley.
There are 508+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.



