There are 4 ways to get from Arcadia to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
4h 15mDrive 228.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Arcadia to Tijuanacar 228.2 km
2h 36m$441–637Train, 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 26m$710–1,630Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 47m$490–830
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to Tijuana is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $440 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Huntington and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte Station Lower Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Arcadia and Tijuana is 240 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Arcadia to Tijuana, including transfers.
Arcadia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
Arcadia to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Arcadia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Limousine Express operates a bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C. twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Website
- example.com
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.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
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Tijuana is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Arcadia to Tijuana.
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