The cheapest and fastest trains from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 31 trains that leave Tijuana for Los Angeles, CA on Sun, Apr 05, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct trains cover the 207 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
761 Pacific Surfliner4:10 AM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
785 Pacific Surfliner4:10 PM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
573 Pacific Surfliner10:10 AM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA12:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
769 Pacific Surfliner8:10 AM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA10:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
777 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
761 Pacific Surfliner4:10 AM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
785 Pacific Surfliner4:10 PM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA6:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
573 Pacific Surfliner10:10 AM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA12:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
769 Pacific Surfliner8:10 AM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA10:57 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
777 Pacific Surfliner12:10 PM2h47Old Town Station, San Diego, CA2:57 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $318 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 45m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
761 Pacific Surfliner | 11:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 1:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 11:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h24 | 2:25 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 1:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h24 | 4:25 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 3:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 1:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 3:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 4:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
567 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 4:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h24 | 6:25 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 3:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 5:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 3:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 5:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 7:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 7:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h24 | 10:25 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 9:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
777 Pacific Surfliner | 7:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 9:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 10:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
579 Pacific Surfliner | 8:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 10:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 11:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 9:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 11:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 11:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h24 | 2:25 AM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 11:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 1:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 11:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 1:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
587 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h03 | 3:04 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h54 | 3:04 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 4:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 2:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 4:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 3:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 5:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 3:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 5:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 6:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 6:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Tijuana and Los Angeles, CA from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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