There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Pacoima 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 Cbx to Pacoimabus Lxus 3121
5h 30m$57–85Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 44m$28–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 4m$84–148Drive 158.3 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Pacoimacar 158.3 mi
2h 47m$29–42Tram, fly, line 233 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 Van Nuys / Keswick to Van Nuys / Kewenbus
5h 56m$174–498Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 41m$81–138
Tijuana to Pacoima by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Pacoima is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Pacoima is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Pacoima. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central, B.C. and arriving at Pacoima via Cbx. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Pacoima. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Van Nuys via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Tijuana and Pacoima is 165 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Pacoima without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Tijuana to Pacoima, including transfers.
Tijuana to Pacoima bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Cbx station.
Tijuana to Pacoima train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Pacoima is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Pacoima, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Cbx to Pacoima once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- 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 Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- 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 Cbx to Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Van Nuys / Kewen
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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 Pacoima bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Pacoima station.
Tijuana to Pacoima train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Pacoima is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Tijuana to Pacoima.
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