There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro StationBlue
4h$552–883Drive 163.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Tijuana163.5 km
1h 47m$332–480Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoLos Angeles
5h 44m$386–986Train, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoGreyhound US0831 / ...
6h 10m$616–836
Irvine to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Tijuana is to drive which costs $330 - $480 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $330 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Irvine and Tijuana is 176 km. The road distance is 163.5 km.
The best way to get from Irvine to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $380 - $1000.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Irvine to Tijuana, including transfers.
Irvine to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Irvine to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Tijuana is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Irvine to Tijuana.
There are 605+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $350–900 and the journey takes 4h. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $430–550
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- 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 Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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