There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly, 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
4h 1m$4,188–6,284Drive 921.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Tijuanacar 921.3 km
10h 26m$1,880–2,715Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831
19h 15m$2,252–3,633Train (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
26h 53m$4,283–9,623Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
20h 57m$2,942–4,664
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 4h 1m and costs $4100 - $6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Sacramento Bus Station and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Sacramento, Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.
The distance between Reno and Tijuana is 825 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 15m and costs $2200 - $3700.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Reno to Tijuana, including transfers.
Reno to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Tijuana is to bus which takes 19h 15m and costs $2200 - $3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4200 - $10000 and takes 26h 53m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Sacramento Bus Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 19h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 26h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–6,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,500–2,500
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Tijuana is 921 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Reno to Tijuana.
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