There are 5 ways to get from Castaic to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, train, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus Sacramento / ...
5h 27m$1,687–2,317Drive 287 km
cheapest- Drive from Castaic to Tijuanacar 287 km
3h 7m$561–811Train
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 11m$1,296–1,786Taxi, train, fly, tram
- Take the taxi from Castaic to Santa Claritataxi
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
5h 13m$1,686–6,966Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 23m$1,160–1,662
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castaic to Tijuana is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Castaic to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $550 - $850.
The distance between Castaic and Tijuana is 295 km. The road distance is 287 km.
The best way to get from Castaic to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $1600 - $2400.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Castaic to Tijuana, including transfers.
The best way to get from Castaic to Tijuana is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $1600 - $2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1300 - $1800 and takes 6h 11m.
Yes, the driving distance between Castaic to Tijuana is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Castaic to Tijuana.
There are 594+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Castaic, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San Diego 3 times a day. Tickets cost $550–800 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castaic to Tijuana via Santa Clarita, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–5,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–5,500
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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
- $550–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
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
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.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
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $550–700
Yellow Star Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-840-2227
- Website
- yellowstartaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-260-2227
Oak Tree Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 661-478-0192
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