There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
2h 55m$1,737–9,663Fly to Tijuana International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane RNO - TIJ
4h 59m$1,208–5,442Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Greyhound US0831
19h 50m$2,383–5,484Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
25h 58m$3,271–11,773Drive 921.3 km
- Drive from Reno to Tijuanacar 921.3 km
10h 26m$1,878–2,713Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
20h 26m$1,996–3,340
Reno to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1800 - $2800 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 2h 55m and costs $1700 - $10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
The distance between Reno and Tijuana is 829 km. The road distance is 921.3 km.
The best way to get from Reno to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $2300 - $5500.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Reno to Tijuana, including transfers.
Reno to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reno to Tijuana is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $2300 - $5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3200 - $12000 and takes 25h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $1200 - $5500 and takes 4h 59m.
Reno to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Tijuana is 921 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Reno to Tijuana.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Sacramento Bus Station in around 19h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Tijuana via Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 25h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,600–9,500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–10,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–5,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,600–9,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,600–9,500
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- 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 Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,500–9,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $220–300
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $220–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,000–4,000
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,000
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- 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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