There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PDX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 29m$2,545–12,433Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
31h$2,948–5,816Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
35h 41m$6,988–14,600Drive 1,772 km
- Drive from Portland to Tijuanacar 1,772 km
18h 37m$3,511–5,071
Portland to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Tijuana is to bus which costs $2900 - $6000 and takes 31h.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 5h 29m and costs $2500 - $13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Sacramento Bus Station and San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.
The distance between Portland and Tijuana is 1562 km. The road distance is 1772 km.
The best way to get from Portland to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 31h and costs $2900 - $6000.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Portland to Tijuana, including transfers.
Portland to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Portland to Tijuana is to bus which takes 31h and costs $2900 - $6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7000 - $15000 and takes 35h 41m.
Portland to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Tijuana is 1772 km. It takes approximately 18h 37m to drive from Portland to Tijuana.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Sacramento Bus Station and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 31h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Tijuana via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 35h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,400–12,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,500–12,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,400–12,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,500–12,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,400–12,000
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,400–12,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6,000–13,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,500–2,900
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,800
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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