There are 6 ways to get from Elk Grove to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SMF - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
5h 23m$2,185–8,955Drive 820.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Tijuana820.5 km
8h 32m$1,677–2,421Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento
13h 6m$2,096–3,096Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los AngelesCoast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
21h 19m$2,290–3,545Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
8h 10m$3,071–5,239Bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoGreyhound US0831
18h 51m$2,283–3,955
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1600 - $2500 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 5h 23m and costs $2100 - $9000.
The distance between Elk Grove and Tijuana is 859 km. The road distance is 820.5 km.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs $2100 - $3100.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Elk Grove to Tijuana, including transfers.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Tijuana is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs $2100 - $3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2200 - $3600 and takes 21h 19m.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Tijuana is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Elk Grove to Tijuana.
There are 602+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Sacramento to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $1,400–2,100 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Tijuana via CRC Station, 12th & I Station, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 21h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–9,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–7,500
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–9,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–7,500
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $600–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $496–499
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,800–3,400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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