There are 5 ways to get from Upland to Tijuana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, tram, 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 via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Ontario to East Los Angelesbus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus Sacramento
6h 4m$1,262–1,874Drive 212.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Upland to Tijuanacar 212.8 km
2h 16m$430–621Train
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 7m$736–1,117Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Upland to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 59m$1,176–6,807Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza Wbus 699 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
7h 32m$471–1,048
Upland to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upland to Tijuana is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Upland to Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Upland to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Ontario and arriving at Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via Olympic / Marianna, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Upland and Tijuana is 279 km. The road distance is 212.8 km.
The best way to get from Upland to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 6h 4m and costs $1200 - $1900.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Upland to Tijuana, including transfers.
Upland to Tijuana bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Montclair Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Upland to Tijuana is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 6h 4m and costs $1200 - $1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1200 and takes 6h 7m.
Upland to Tijuana bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W.
Yes, the driving distance between Upland to Tijuana is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Upland to Tijuana.
What companies run services between Upland, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Ontario to Tijuana Central Bus Terminal via East Los Angeles, Olympic / Marianna, Olympic / Atlantic, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Upland to Tijuana via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 6h 7m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–6,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–6,000
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Upland to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $140–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Ontario to East Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $700–900
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- comment@foothilltransit.org
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $440–950
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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