There are 7 ways to get from Tijuana to Alameda by tram, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
4h 10m$74–298Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Oaklandbus FlixBus N2003
11h 27m$81–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
16h 58m$143–361Drive 506.9 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Alamedacar 506.9 mi
8h 31m$93–134Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
4h 33m$76–265Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway
5h 6m$84–513Bus via San Francisco Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 34m$103–174
Tijuana to Alameda by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Alameda is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Alameda is to tram and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $70 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Alameda. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Oakland via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
The distance between Tijuana and Alameda is 480 miles. The road distance is 509.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Alameda without a car is to bus via San Francisco Bus Station which takes 14h 34m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Tijuana to Alameda, including transfers.
Tijuana to Alameda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Tijuana to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Alameda is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $370 and takes 16h 58m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Oakland once daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Oakland via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 16h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Alameda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Tijuana to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Alameda is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Tijuana to Alameda.
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