There are 5 ways to get from Burbank to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or tram
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 56m$1,037–2,142Drive 239.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to Tijuanacar 239.6 km
2h 38m$482–696Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 30m$577–958Fly
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BUR - SAN
5h 41m$5,878–10,616Train, 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 13m$1,067–2,218
Burbank to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Tijuana is to drive which costs $480 - $700 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $480 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Burbank and Tijuana is 259 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Burbank to Tijuana without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $1000 - $2200.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Burbank to Tijuana, including transfers.
Burbank to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Tijuana is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $1000 - $2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $1000 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $5500 - $11000 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,500
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–6,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- 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
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
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 Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Burbank to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Tijuana is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Burbank to Tijuana.
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