There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
5h 44m$726–1,654Drive 237.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuanacar 237.9 km
2h 39m$459–663Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 2m$490–830Subway, fly, tram
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 15m$2,946–11,619Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
7h 57m$465–930
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana is to drive which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $450 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Tijuana is 261 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $490 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $460–800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–750
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Tijuana.
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