There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to United States by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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.
Tram, fly
best- 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 9m$162–484Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2d 21h$761–1,946Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2d 22h$488–791Drive 2,731.9 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to New York Citycar 2,731.9 mi
45h 53m$499–721Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus
- Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
3d 14h$759–1,778Bus, train via Newark, Penn Station
- Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus
- Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3d 21h$893–2,262
Tijuana to United States by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to United States is to tram and fly which costs $160 - $490 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to United States is to tram and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $160 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to United States. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at West Broadway/Duane St via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station and 7 Av/W 41 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to United States. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon and 125th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Tijuana and United States is 149 miles. The road distance is 2747.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to United States without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $480 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Tijuana to United States, including transfers.
Tijuana to United States bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to United States train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to United States is to train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $750 - $2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $480 - $800 and takes 2 days 22h.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and United States?
You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon, 125th Street - Harlem, and 125th Street in around 2d 21h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to West Broadway/Duane St via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 7 Av/W 41 St in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to United States bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to United States train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to United States is 2748 miles. It takes approximately 45h 53m to drive from Tijuana to United States.
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