There are 4 ways to get from Alhambra to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
4h 23m$608–979Drive 222.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Tijuanacar 222.6 km
2h 33m$435–628Train, tram
- 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
6h 19m$969–2,083Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 46m$489–833
Alhambra to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Tijuana is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Ramona / Grand and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Alhambra and Tijuana is 258 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Valley Blvd and Mountain View Rd which takes 4h 23m and costs $600 - $1000.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Alhambra to Tijuana, including transfers.
Alhambra to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
Alhambra to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Alhambra to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C. twice daily. Tickets cost $550–850 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $550–850
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Tijuana is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Alhambra to Tijuana.
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