What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Tijuana is to drive which costs $370 - $550 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $370 - $550.

How far is it from Riverside to Tijuana?

The distance between Riverside and Tijuana is 245 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

How do I travel from Riverside to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Tijuana without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $470 - $1200.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Riverside to Tijuana, including transfers.

Can I drive from Riverside to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Tijuana is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Riverside to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 603+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Riverside to Tijuana - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 2m
$678–976
Drive 185.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Tijuanacar 185.1 km
2h 2m
$378–545
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 14m
$505–956
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 34m
$474–1,121

Riverside to Tijuana by bus and train

9Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

$474Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to Tijuana.

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Distance: 244.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $480–900 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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