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 America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 48m$5,237–7,245Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
8h 23m$2,327–7,110Bus (Greyhound)
- 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 25m$2,649–4,012Train (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
25h 44m$8,341–13,670Drive 931.2 km
- Drive from Truckee to Tijuanacar 931.2 km
10h 42m$2,400–3,467Bus, 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
19h 52m
Truckee to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Tijuana is to drive which costs $2400 - $3500 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Tijuana is to bus and line 12 bus and fly and tram which takes 6h 48m and costs $5000 - $7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Sacramento Bus Station and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
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 25h 44m.
The distance between Truckee and Tijuana is 883 km. The road distance is 931.2 km.
The best way to get from Truckee to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs $2600 - $4100.
It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 25m and costs $2600 - $4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8000 - $14000 and takes 25h 44m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Truckee to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 25h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950–6,000
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,000
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4,600–6,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–5,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950–6,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950–6,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,500–9,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $800–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,900–2,900
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- 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
- $30–95
- Website
- Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,600–2,500
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
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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