There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Sylmar 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 - PacoimaCbx
5h 37m$32–62Drive 160.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Sylmar160.4 mi
2h 53m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
6h 21m$42–63Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
6h 47m$31–51
Tijuana to Sylmar by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Sylmar is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Sylmar is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Sylmar station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Sylmar Station via Cross Border Express, San Diego and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Tijuana and Sylmar is 168 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Sylmar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Tijuana to Sylmar, including transfers.
Tijuana to Sylmar bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Sylmar is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 21m.
Tijuana to Sylmar bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at San Fernando - Pacoima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Sylmar is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Tijuana to Sylmar.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Sylmar, 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 Los Angeles every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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