There are 6 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
7h 6m$764–997Drive 285.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana285.9 km
3h 9m$585–844Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd422 / ...
- Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San DiegoSacramento
7h 49m$614–1,097Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
6h 7m$1,810–7,238Bus
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St422 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoGreyhound US0831
8h 54m$653–1,053Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th St422 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
9h 9m$793–1,071
Thousand Oaks to Tijuana by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $550 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via 9th / Figueroa, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Thousand Oaks and Tijuana is 330 km. The road distance is 285.9 km.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 49m and costs $600 - $1100.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana, including transfers.
Thousand Oaks to Tijuana bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd station.
The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $750 - $1000. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $600 - $1100 and takes 7h 49m.
Thousand Oaks to Tijuana bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to Tijuana is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Thousand Oaks to Tijuana.
What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Amtrak operates a train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $680–690 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Flower St & Olympic Blvd, 9th / Figueroa, Olympic / Atlantic, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–4,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Moorpark Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $680–690
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $71–72
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $71–72
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–72
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $70–72
Bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 5th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–72
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $70–72
Bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–950
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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