There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), 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- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
6h 34m$1,027–2,136Drive 242.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to Tijuanacar 242.6 km
2h 42m$501–723Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
6h 55m$522–866Bus
- Take the bus from Pacoima to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3104
7h 3m$680–984
Studio City to Tijuana by bus, subway, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Tijuana is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Laurel Canyon and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Studio City and Tijuana is 257 km. The road distance is 242.6 km.
The best way to get from Studio City to Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 6h 34m and costs $1000 - $2200.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Studio City to Tijuana, including transfers.
Studio City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Studio City to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Studio City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $460–800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Studio City to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Tijuana is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Studio City to Tijuana.
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