There are 6 ways to get from Arcadia to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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 Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
5h 29m$676–1,664Drive 228.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Arcadia to Tijuanacar 228.2 km
2h 36m$448–647Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 50m$489–834Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 53m$906–6,134Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Anaheim Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 52m$450–730Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso / ...
8h 15m$626–1,118
Arcadia to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
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 - Plaza El Mexicano via El Monte Station - Upper Level and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Arcadia and Tijuana is 265 km. The road distance is 228.2 km.
The best way to get from Arcadia to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 6h 50m and costs $480 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Arcadia to Tijuana, including transfers.
Arcadia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Arcadia to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to Tijuana is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Arcadia to Tijuana.
There are 553+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Arcadia, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $460–800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–5,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–5,500
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
- $600–1,400
- 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
- $30–210
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $31
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Arcadia Station to Anaheim Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $31
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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.com.mx
Bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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