There are 6 ways to get from Alhambra to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, bus (Greyhound), or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento
5h 22m$594–1,025Drive 222.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Tijuana222.6 km
2h 32m$463–668Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro StationBlue
5h 29m$698–991Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoGreyhound US0831 / ...
7h 26m$770–945Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoLos Angeles
6h 44m$470–985Line 78 bus, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
4h 30m$1,616–6,614
Alhambra to Tijuana by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Tijuana is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $460 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Atlantic / Main and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Alhambra and Tijuana is 229 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Tijuana without a car is to bus via 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles which takes 5h 22m and costs $550 - $1100.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Alhambra to Tijuana, including transfers.
Alhambra to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles station.
Alhambra to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Tijuana is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Alhambra to Tijuana.
There are 599+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $550–800 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $600–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- 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
- $440–950
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–35
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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