There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to Duarte by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
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 24m$38–57Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Duarte / City of Hope Stationtram Metro A Line
7h 37m$25–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 33m$35–93Drive 140.8 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Duartecar 140.8 mi
2h 35m$26–38Tram, 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
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Duarte / City of Hope Stationtram
4h 58m$164–486
Tijuana to Duarte by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Duarte is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Duarte is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Duarte station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Arcadia Station via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Duarte station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Duarte / City of Hope Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Tijuana and Duarte is 148 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Duarte without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Tijuana to Duarte, including transfers.
Tijuana to Duarte bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Duarte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Duarte is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Duarte, 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 $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
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
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Duarte bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Tijuana to Duarte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Duarte is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Tijuana to Duarte.
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