There are 6 ways to get from Truckee to Tijuana by bus, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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, line 12 bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly, tram
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS to Terminal Way and Vassar Streetbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 45m$3,707–6,107Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
18h 17m$1,671–3,207Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
24h 47m$4,044–8,880Drive 931.2 km
- Drive from Truckee to Tijuanacar 931.2 km
10h 42m$1,792–2,588Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
7h 55m$1,930–5,451Bus, train
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
20h 57m$2,345–4,147
Truckee to Tijuana by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Tijuana is to bus which costs $1600 - $3300 and takes 18h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Tijuana is to bus and line 12 bus and fly and tram which takes 5h 45m and costs $3700 - $6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Sacramento, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.
The distance between Truckee and Tijuana is 889 km. The road distance is 931.2 km.
The best way to get from Truckee to Tijuana without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 57m and costs $2300 - $4200.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Truckee to Tijuana, including transfers.
Truckee to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Tijuana is to bus which takes 18h 17m and costs $1600 - $3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4000 - $9000 and takes 24h 47m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Truckee to Tijuana via Sacramento Bus Station and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 18h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Tijuana via Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 24h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950–5,500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,500–5,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,900
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,800–6,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–490
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,700
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–490
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS to Terminal Way and Vassar Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–85
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,300
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Truckee to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Tijuana is 931 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Truckee to Tijuana.
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