There are 5 ways to get from Covina 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 42m$723–1,046Drive 215.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Covina to Tijuanacar 215.3 km
2h 25m$419–604Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 54m$587–972Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Covina 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
4h 42m$1,113–6,276Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso / ...
8h 56m$627–1,179
Covina to Tijuana by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covina to Tijuana is to drive which costs $410 - $650 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Covina to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $410 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Covina to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Covina Metrolink and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via West Covina Pkwy and California Ave W, El Monte and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Covina and Tijuana is 274 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Covina to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 6h 54m and costs $550 - $1000.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Covina to Tijuana, including transfers.
Covina to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from El Monte station.
Covina to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covina to Tijuana is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Covina to Tijuana.
There are 598+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Covina, 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
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–5,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–5,500
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
- $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
- $30–200
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Covina to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.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
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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