There are 5 ways to get from Oceanside to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, 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.
Bus via San Ysidro (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
2h 25m$493–799Drive 90.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Oceanside to Tijuanacar 90.7 km
1h 1m$178–256Train, tram
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 55m$564–1,131Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
3h$230–320Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the bus from Escondido to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 2121
3h 53m$493–762
Oceanside to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to Tijuana is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Oceanside to Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $170 - $260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oceanside and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Oceanside and Tijuana is 90 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.
The best way to get from Oceanside to Tijuana without a car is to bus via San Ysidro which takes 2h 25m and costs $490 - $800.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Oceanside to Tijuana, including transfers.
Oceanside to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Oceanside to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Oceanside to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $130–250 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Oceanside to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to Tijuana is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Oceanside to Tijuana.
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