There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Whittier by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m$65–92Drive 127.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Whittiercar 127.8 mi
2h 19m$24–34Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
6h 52m$27–50Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express Bus Station to El Montebus Cbx
7h 30m$32–67
Tijuana to Whittier by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Whittier is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Whittier is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano and arriving at Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Tijuana and Whittier is 138 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Whittier without a car is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 6h 52m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Tijuana to Whittier, including transfers.
Tijuana to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Whittier is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Tijuana to Whittier.
There are 1377+ hotels available in Whittier.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Whittier, CA, USA?
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- 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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Cross Border Express Bus Station to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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