There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SAN - DCA
7h 33m$175–571Fly San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SAN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
8h 4m$157–674Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2d 17h$455–753Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
2d 18h$772–1,819Drive 2,592.2 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Washingtoncar 2,592.2 mi
43h 34m$474–684Fly San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SAN - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
8h 4m$357–1,223Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAX - DCA
10h 22m$233–618Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus
- Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3d 10h$870–2,010
Tijuana to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Washington is to fly which costs $170 - $600 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Washington is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Washington Union Station via Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Bus Stop, Dallas Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Washington. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
The distance between Tijuana and Washington is 2309 miles. The road distance is 2607.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $450 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Tijuana to Washington, including transfers.
Tijuana to Washington bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Washington is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $800 and takes 2 days 17h, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 18h.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Washington, DC, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Washington Union Station via El Monte, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W, El Monte Station Upper Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 17h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- 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
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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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to Washington bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Washington is 3h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 12:48 PM in Tijuana and 3:48 PM in Washington.
Tijuana to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Washington is 2607 miles. It takes approximately 43h 34m to drive from Tijuana to Washington.
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