There are 5 ways to get from Montebello to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento
3h 55m$566–960Drive 212.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Montebello to Tijuana212.5 km
2h 22m$442–639Train, tram
- Take the train from Commerce to Oceanside
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
4h 45m$576–889Line 266 bus, tram, fly
- Take the bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
4h 42m$1,570–6,503Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoLos Angeles
7h 4m$470–1,051
Montebello to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montebello to Tijuana is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Montebello to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $440 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Montebello to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Montebello and Tijuana is 219 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Montebello to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $550 - $1000.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Montebello to Tijuana, including transfers.
Montebello to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles station.
Montebello to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montebello to Tijuana is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Montebello to Tijuana.
There are 582+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Montebello, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $550–800 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–4,400
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Commerce to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–310
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $230–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $290–340
- 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
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $31–33
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Rosemead / Whittier to Lakewood Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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