There are 5 ways to get from Compton to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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 36m$627–915Drive 212.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Compton to Tijuanacar 212.2 km
2h 22m$425–613Bus via Anaheim Street Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 37m$431–981Fly, tram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 5m$908–6,481Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Greyhound US0831
6h 43m$679–1,134
Compton to Tijuana by tram, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Compton to Tijuana is to drive which costs $420 - $650 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Compton to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $420 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Compton to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Long Beach / Palmer and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Compton and Tijuana is 261 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.
The best way to get from Compton to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Anaheim Street Station which takes 6h 37m and costs $430 - $1000.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Compton to Tijuana, including transfers.
Compton to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Huntington Park station.
Compton to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Compton to Tijuana is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Compton to Tijuana.
There are 579+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano twice daily. Tickets cost $400–950 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–6,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–6,000
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
- $550–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- 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 America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $400–950
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Huntington Park to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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