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, tram
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RNO - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
3h 3m$3,600–5,434Drive 921.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Reno to Tijuanacar 921.3 km
10h 26m$1,772–2,559Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc to Cross Border Xpressbus 1.1
15h 15m$1,913–3,017Train (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 56m$4,411–9,802Bus (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 52m$1,782–3,584Bus, 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 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus 395
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
20h 23m$1,884–3,045
Reno to Tijuana by bus, taxi, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1700 - $2600 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 3h 3m and costs $3600 - $5500.
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 Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc and Tijuana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 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 25h 56m.
The distance between Reno and Tijuana is 830 km. The road distance is 921.3 km.
The best way to get from Reno to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 15h 15m and costs $1900 - $3100.
It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 via Sacramento which takes 15h 15m and costs $1900 - $3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4400 - $10000 and takes 25h 56m.
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, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc, Cross Border Xpress, and Tijuana in around 15h 15m. 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 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–6,500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–7,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,500–5,500
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $800–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,900–6,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,400–2,800
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc to Cross Border Xpress
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,700
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
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 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–950
- Website
- Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
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 Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
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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