There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), 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 Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro StationBlue
4h 1m$660–945Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoLos Angeles
5h 24m$440–950Drive 224.7 km
- Drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal224.7 km
2h 28m$466–673
Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $460 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Los Angeles Union Station and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is 241 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $440 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is 1h ahead of Los Angeles Union Station. It is currently 11:17 AM in Los Angeles Union Station and 12:17 PM in Tijuana Central Bus Terminal.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $440–950 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- 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
- $35–220
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $440–950
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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