There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Compton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 28m$75–128Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Comptoncar 131.9 mi
2h 21m$25–35Bus via Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to San Ysidrobus Lxus 3123 / ...
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017 / ...
5h 29m$41–60Tram, fly
- 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
4h 13m$159–477Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Huntington Parkbus Lxus 3122 / ...
5h 44m$36–50Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
6h 11m$25–40
Tijuana to Compton by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Compton is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Compton is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Compton. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via San Ysidro Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Compton station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Compton Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Tijuana and Compton is 162 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Compton without a car is to bus via Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery which takes 5h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Tijuana to Compton, including transfers.
Tijuana to Compton bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Compton is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Compton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Compton Station via San Ysidro, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, and Downtown Long Beach Station in around 5h 29m.
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $21–30
Bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Compton bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at San Ysidro station.
Tijuana to Compton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Compton is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Tijuana to Compton.
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