There are 7 ways to get from Grass Valley to Tijuana by train, plane, bus, car, 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.
Train to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)RNO - SAN
8h 56m$4,518–9,131Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)OAK - SAN
8h 58m$1,464–5,905Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Martinez
- Take the bus from Monument Plaza - Concord to Cross Border Express, San Diego
20h 10m$1,787–3,787Bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
22h 58m$2,137–3,360Drive 928.6 km
- Drive from Grass Valley to Tijuana928.6 km
9h 43m$1,927–2,783Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)SMF - SAN
7h 28m$2,032–6,275Bus
- Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St60
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
21h 1m$1,996–3,624
Grass Valley to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grass Valley to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1900 - $2800 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Grass Valley to Tijuana is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $2000 - $6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Grass Valley to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from City Hall and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
The distance between Grass Valley and Tijuana is 1016 km. The road distance is 928.6 km.
The best way to get from Grass Valley to Tijuana without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 10m and costs $1700 - $3800.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Grass Valley to Tijuana, including transfers.
Grass Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from City Hall station.
Grass Valley to Tijuana bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grass Valley to Tijuana is 929 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Grass Valley to Tijuana.
There are 602+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Grass Valley, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from City Hall to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 21h 1m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–7,500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–8,000
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–8,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,400–8,500
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,500
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–7,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,400–8,500
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $350–550
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $210–1,300
- Business - advance purchase
- $290–1,900
- Business Class
- $500–3,400
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $258–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Auburn Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $400–650
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $300–1,400
- Business - advance purchase
- $410–2,300
- Business Class
- $700–3,700
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- GoldCountryStage@co.nevada.ca.us
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Tinloy St at Bank St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $13–28
- Adult 18+
- $27–55
Bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $13–28
- Adult 18+
- $27–55
Bus from Monument Plaza - Concord to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.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
- $1,900–3,500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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