There are 8 ways to get from Berkeley to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, shuttle, 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.
Fly from Oakland International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 38m$1,764–5,857BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
5h 59m$1,682–5,282Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Berkeley to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus N2003
13h 30m$1,849–2,737Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
18h 21m$3,161–6,898Drive 824.8 km
- Drive from Berkeley to Tijuanacar 824.8 km
8h 40m$1,700–2,455BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, tram
- Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Milpitassubway
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 35m$1,955–10,153Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airport
- Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STS - SAN
8h 6m$3,621–6,545Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
16h 33m$1,954–3,183
Berkeley to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1700 - $2500 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 5h 38m and costs $1700 - $6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Berkeley and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
The distance between Berkeley and Tijuana is 775 km. The road distance is 824.8 km.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs $1800 - $2800.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Berkeley to Tijuana, including transfers.
Berkeley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Berkeley station.
Berkeley to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Tijuana is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs $1800 - $2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3100 - $7000 and takes 18h 21m.
What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Berkeley to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $1,400–2,200 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emeryville to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 18h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–4,500
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–5,000
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–4,400
Flights from Sonoma County Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $900–4,900
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Berkeley to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Berkeley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Berkeley to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Tijuana is 825 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Berkeley to Tijuana.
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