There are 3 ways to get from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana by tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
2h 27m$425–822Drive 50.9 km
cheapest- Drive from UTC Transit Center to Tijuanacar 50.9 km
35 min$105–152Line 105 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Genesee Av & Nobel Dr to Old Town Transit Centerbus 105
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 12m$475–731
UTC Transit Center to Tijuana by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Genesee Av & Nobel Dr and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from UTC Transit Center station to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from UTC Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between UTC Transit Center and Tijuana is 52 km. The road distance is 50.9 km.
The best way to get from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana without a car is to tram which takes 2h 27m and costs $420 - $850.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana, including transfers.
UTC Transit Center to Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Genesee Av & Nobel Dr station.
UTC Transit Center to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from UTC Station.
UTC Transit Center to Tijuana bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.
What companies run services between UTC Transit Center, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from UTC Station to San Ysidro Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $45–280 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Genesee Av & Nobel Dr, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Genesee Av & Nobel Dr to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $45–95
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Booking & Getting There
UTC Transit Center to Tijuana train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at San Ysidro Station.
Yes, the driving distance between UTC Transit Center to Tijuana is 51 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from UTC Transit Center to Tijuana.
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