There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, or car
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 Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain Coaster
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 6m$574–1,179Drive 61.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Del Mar to Tijuanacar 61.8 km
44 min$125–180Line 308 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus 308
- Take the bus from Escondido to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
4h 44m$544–829Line 101 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
- Take the tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 8m$454–909
Del Mar to Tijuana by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Tijuana is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Tijuana is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Plaza St & Highway 101 and Escondido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via America Plaza Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Del Mar and Tijuana is 74 km. The road distance is 61.8 km.
The best way to get from Del Mar to Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 6m and costs $550 - $1200.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Del Mar to Tijuana, including transfers.
Del Mar to Tijuana bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Plaza St & Highway 101 station.
Del Mar to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Station.
Del Mar to Tijuana bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Plaza St & Highway 101, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, and Escondido in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $40–90
Bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $40–90
Want to know more about travelling around Mexico
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Del Mar to Tijuana train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Tijuana is 62 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Del Mar to Tijuana.
There are 582+ hotels available in Tijuana.

