There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Van Nuys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 34m$83–146Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 21m$28–45Bus, line 267 bus, line 501 bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Raymond / Del Marbus 267
- Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to North Hollywood Stationbus 501
- Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuysbus 154 / ...
5h 59m$38–58Drive 154.7 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Van Nuyscar 154.7 mi
2h 48m$29–41Tram, 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 33m$172–494
Tijuana to Van Nuys by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Van Nuys is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Van Nuys is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Oxnard / Van Nuys via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Raymond / Del Mar and Lankershim / Chandler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Van Nuys via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Tijuana and Van Nuys is 167 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Van Nuys without a car is to bus and line 267 bus and line 501 bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Tijuana to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Tijuana to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Van Nuys is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 267 bus and line 501 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Oxnard / Van Nuys via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Raymond / Del Mar, North Hollywood Station, and Lankershim / Chandler in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
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
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Raymond / Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Raymond / Del Mar to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Oxnard / Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Van Nuys is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Tijuana to Van Nuys.
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