There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal by train, tram, 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, 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
3h 56m$657–943Drive 224.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal224.9 km
2h 29m$468–676Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento / ...
4h 10m$579–979Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoGreyhound US0831
5h 54m$500–1,000
Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 2h 29m 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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is 240 km. The road distance is 224.9 km.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal without a car is to bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego which takes 4h 10m and costs $550 - $1000.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is 4h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 4:09 PM in Los Angeles and 8:09 PM in Tijuana Central Bus Terminal.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Los Angeles to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, Mexico?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego 5 times a day. Tickets cost $550–800 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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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
Bus from Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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