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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalby bus, tram, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal by bus, tram, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San DiegobusreLAXsan
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro StationtramBlue
    3h 51m
    $1,138–2,163

  2. Drive 232.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalcar232.7 km
    2h 35m
    $485–700

  3. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalbus
    4h 8m
    $1,748–6,317

  4. Fly to Imperial County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)planeLAX - IPL
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
    4h 41m
    $2,075–4,468

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$586Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal. However, you can take the bus to San Diego, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to San Ysidro Station, then drive to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal in around 2h 35m.

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