The cheapest and fastest trains from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Fullerton, CA for Tijuana on Sun, Mar 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Fullerton, CA to Tijuana
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $250 Average price |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 7m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Fullerton, CA to Tijuana train times
The table below shows live departures for Fullerton, CA to Tijuana trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h08 | 3:49 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 4:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 5:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 4:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 6:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 5:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 8:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 7:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 8:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 6:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 9:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 7:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 12:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 Pacific Surfliner | 10:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 1:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 2:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 Pacific Surfliner | 11:41 PM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 1:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 2:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 Pacific Surfliner | 12:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 3:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 4:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
586 Pacific Surfliner | 1:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h12 | 3:53 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 5:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 Pacific Surfliner | 2:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h11 | 4:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h26 | 6:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 Pacific Surfliner | 3:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h10 | 5:51 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h09 | 7:50 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 Pacific Surfliner | 5:41 AM Fullerton Station, Fullerton, CA | 2h23 | 8:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana
Trains from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 22:49 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Fullerton, CA and Tijuana from $27 (€22). 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 Fullerton, CA to Tijuana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana 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 Tijuana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Fullerton, CA to Tijuana
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with entrances on Santa Fe Avenue and Pomona Avenue.
- The Old Spaghetti Factory
- Heroes Bar & Grill
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Fullerton Marriott at California State University
- The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim
- Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1 & 2 for Metrolink
- Hall 3: access to platform 3 for Amtrak
- Bus: OCTA routes 26, 43, 47, 143, 543
- Amtrak Thruway Bus Service
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