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How to get fromVan Nuys to Tijuanaby train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    4h 53m
    $839–1,814

  2. Drive 248.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Tijuanacar car 248.9 km
    2h 48m
    $483–697

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    7h 8m
    $518–862

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    4h 19m
    $2,826–14,592

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BUR - SAN
    6h 4m
    $4,702–11,518

Van Nuys to Tijuana by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, 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. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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