There are 6 ways to get from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, plane, tram, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 45m$800–1,909Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
8h 3m$462–952Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
7h 49m$802–1,372Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Van Nuys to Tijuana-TIJ248 km
2h 45mDrive 248 km
- Drive from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 248 km
2h 45m$477–689Fly, tram, line 905 bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
- Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee Stbus
4h 38m$2,944–9,616
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $470 - $700 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $470 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Van Nuys / Victory and arriving at Tijuana Airport via Los Angeles - Pacoima and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) station. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Van Nuys and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 268 km. The road distance is 248 km.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $800 - $2000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $800 - $2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $800 - $1400 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $700–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $750–1,200
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to Siempre Viva Rd & Melksee St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–750
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Van Nuys to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Van Nuys to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
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