There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Arleta by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Fernando - Pacoimabus Cbx
5h 15m$31–61Drive 157.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Arletacar 157.5 mi
2h 46m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 49m$39–63Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
7h 33m$31–50
Tijuana to Arleta by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Arleta is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Arleta is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Arleta. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at San Fernando - Pacoima via Cross Border Express, San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Tijuana and Arleta is 164 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Arleta without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Tijuana to Arleta, including transfers.
Tijuana to Arleta bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Arleta is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 49m.
Tijuana to Arleta bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at San Fernando - Pacoima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Arleta is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Tijuana to Arleta.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Arleta, CA, USA?
CBX Cross Border Express operates a bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Fernando - Pacoima twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to San Fernando - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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