There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Del Mar by tram, bus, car, train, 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
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Central Campus StationBlue
2h 19m$5–21Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San DiegoTijuana
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to UTC StationBlue
4h 20m$11–56Drive 38.5 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Del Mar38.5 mi
44 min$7–11Tram, train
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza StationBlue
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
3h 3m$18–36Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831 / ...
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr30
4h 24m$14–25
Tijuana to Del Mar by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Del Mar is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Del Mar is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Tijuana and Del Mar is 41 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Del Mar without a car is to bus and tram which takes 4h 20m and costs $10 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Tijuana to Del Mar, including transfers.
Tijuana to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Del Mar is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Tijuana to Del Mar.
There are 518+ hotels available in Del Mar.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Del Mar, CA, USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Central Campus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from San Ysidro Station to UCSD Central Campus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to UTC Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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