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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Tijuana is to bus which costs $310 - $650 and takes 7h 9m.

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 $360 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Anaheim-Cerritos and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

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 5h 14m and costs $600 - $1100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Riverside to Tijuana bus from?

Riverside to Tijuana bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.

Where does the Riverside to Tijuana bus arrive?

Riverside to Tijuana bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station.

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 541+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Riverside to Tijuana - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Tijuana by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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
$604–1,325
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
7h 9m
$314–620
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
5h 14m
$625–1,041
Drive 185.1 km
1. Drive from Riverside to Tijuanacar 185.1 km
2h 2m
$362–523
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
2. Take the bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso / ...
6h 16m
$496–957
Train, bus via Oceanside
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 37m
$444–640

Riverside to Tijuana by bus and foot (Flixbus)

13Weekly Services

7h 9mAverage Duration

$314Cheapest 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?

You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Anaheim-Cerritos, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal in around 6h 16m.

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