There are 6 ways to get from Pacoima to Tijuana by bus, train, tram, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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 Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidrobus San Jose
6h 20m$811–1,291Drive 255 km
cheapest- Drive from Pacoima to Tijuanacar 255 km
2h 48m$498–720Train, tram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
6h 44m$794–1,836Line 233 bus, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Van Nuys / Kewen to Van Nuys / Keswickbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 51m$10,282–27,659Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 23m$519–864Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 15m$803–1,982
Pacoima to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacoima to Tijuana is to drive which costs $490 - $750 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pacoima to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $490 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacoima to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles - Pacoima and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Pacoima and Tijuana is 265 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Pacoima to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $800 - $1300.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Pacoima to Tijuana, including transfers.
Pacoima to Tijuana bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
The best way to get from Pacoima to Tijuana is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $800 - $1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $2000 and takes 8h 15m.
Pacoima to Tijuana bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacoima to Tijuana is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Pacoima to Tijuana.
What companies run services between Pacoima, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro once daily. Tickets cost $750–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $700–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–5,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–5,500
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 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,200
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $750–1,200
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Van Nuys / Kewen to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- 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
- $460–800
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Want to know more about travelling around Mexico
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 560+ hotels available in Tijuana.

















