There are 5 ways to get from Tehachapi to Tijuana by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via San Diego
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
9h 24mDrive 385.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Tijuanacar 385.3 km
4h 26m$758–1,095Bus
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
10h 45m$1,229–2,093Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
8h 46mBus, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus
12h 4m
Tehachapi to Tijuana by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Tijuana is to drive which costs $750 - $1100 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Tijuana is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $750 - $1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Bakersfield and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Tijuana is 443 km. The road distance is 385.3 km.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $1200 - $2100.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Tehachapi to Tijuana, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Tijuana bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to Tijuana bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Tijuana is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Tehachapi to Tijuana.
There are 551+ hotels available in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–4,800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–4,800
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $190–270
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $190–260
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
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.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–900
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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