What is the cheapest way to get from Ontario to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Tijuana is to drive which costs $410 - $650 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ontario to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Ontario to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $410 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Ontario and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Ontario Convention Center and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Ontario to Tijuana?

The distance between Ontario and Tijuana is 275 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.

How do I travel from Ontario to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Ontario to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $650 - $1100.

How long does it take to get from Ontario to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ontario to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Tijuana bus from?

Ontario to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Ontario Convention Center station.

Train or bus from Ontario to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Ontario to Tijuana is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $650 - $1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1200 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Ontario to Tijuana bus arrive?

Ontario to Tijuana bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Tijuana is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Ontario to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 579+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Ontario to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ontario to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, car, train (Amtrak), 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
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
6h 27m
$661–972
Drive 208.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ontario to Tijuanacar 208.9 km
2h 14m
$419–605
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
7h 25m
$650–1,078
Train
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 53m
$761–1,149
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus 707
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 55m
$505–1,085

Ontario to Tijuana by bus

21Weekly Buses

7h 55mAverage Duration

$505Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ontario to Tijuana.

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Distance: 274.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Ontario Convention Center to Cross Border Express, San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $600–900 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Tijuana via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 6h 53m.

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