There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Alhambra by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus Lxus 3126
4h 17m$37–61Drive 138.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Alhambracar 138.1 mi
2h 32m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m$76–129Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Ramona / Grandbus
4h 59m$173–496Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 7m$26–43
Tijuana to Alhambra by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Alhambra is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Alhambra is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Main / Garfield via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level and Las Tunas / Live Oak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Alhambra station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Del Mar Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Tijuana and Alhambra is 148 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Alhambra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Tijuana to Alhambra, including transfers.
Tijuana to Alhambra bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Alhambra train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Alhambra is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Alhambra, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Ramona / Grand
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Alhambra bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to Alhambra train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Alhambra is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Tijuana to Alhambra.
There are 1987+ hotels available in Alhambra.


















