There are 4 ways to get from Whittier to Tijuana (Station) by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
4h 44m$1,616–2,557Drive 207.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Whittier to Tijuana (Station)car 207.7 km
2h 20m$436–629Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Central, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
4h 51m$682–1,052Bus via Pacific & 10th SW (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
8h 59m$443–723
Whittier to Tijuana (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Tijuana (Station) is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Tijuana (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Tijuana (Station). However, there are services departing from Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street and arriving at Tijuana Central, B.C. via El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Tijuana (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Whittier and Tijuana (Station) is 224 km. The road distance is 207.7 km.
The best way to get from Whittier to Tijuana (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $650 - $1100.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Whittier to Tijuana (Station), including transfers.
Whittier to Tijuana (Station) bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
Whittier to Tijuana (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Whittier to Tijuana (Station) bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Central, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Tijuana (Station), Mexico?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to Tijuana Central, B.C. twice daily. Tickets cost $650–950 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana Central, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $650–950
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $650–950
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Whittier to Tijuana (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Tijuana (Station) is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Whittier to Tijuana (Station).
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