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Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT)
Major cultural complex with rotating art, history, and regional exhibitions. A top stop for understanding Baja California and Tijuana's identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$40
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 19
26
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 26 trains from Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana, including 26 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 207 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
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774Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $373.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $373 Average price | $1 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana costing on average $55.
A train is $326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana costing on average $373.
Other travel options to Tijuana take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Flight takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $1 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.45. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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562 | 6:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h54 | 9:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
562 | 6:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h39 | 8:49 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 | 7:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 10:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 | 7:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 9:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 | 8:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 10:52 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 | 8:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 11:07 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 | 9:29 AM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 3h38 | 1:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 | 10:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 1:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 | 10:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 12:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 | 11:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 1:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 | 11:10 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 2:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 | 11:26 AM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 3h41 | 3:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 | 12:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 2:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 | 12:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 3:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 | 3:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 6:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
580 | 3:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 5:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 | 3:28 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 3h39 | 7:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 | 4:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 6:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
782 | 4:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 7:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 | 5:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 7:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
584 | 5:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 8:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
786 | 5:34 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 3h33 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
786 | 6:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 8:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
786 | 6:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 | 7:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h42 | 9:52 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 | 7:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 | 7:20 PM Glendale Transportation Center, Glendale, CA | 3h47 | 11:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 | 8:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h57 | 11:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
790 | 8:10 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h41 | 10:51 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 | 10:37 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h54 | 1:31 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
794 | 10:37 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2h40 | 1:17 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $25 by bus.
There are 29 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 38m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Tijuana — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tijuana trip today.
Major cultural complex with rotating art, history, and regional exhibitions. A top stop for understanding Baja California and Tijuana's identity.
Museum inside CECUT focused on Baja California history, archaeology, and local development through well-curated permanent displays.
Contemporary art museum known for ambitious exhibitions, experimental programming, and strong links to the border art scene.
Tijuana's best-known avenue for walking, street life, shops, and public art, with historic importance and constant energy.
Scenic beachside area where visitors can walk the boardwalk, see the border fence meet the ocean, and enjoy sea views.
Major modern district with monuments, business towers, plazas, and cultural venues. Useful for walking between key city sights.
Caesar salad was created in Tijuana in 1924 at Caesar's. Prepared tableside with romaine, croutons, Parmesan, egg, Worcestershire, and lime.
Tijuana's Baja-style fish taco features battered local fish, cabbage, crema, and salsa in a corn tortilla. It is a defining border-city street food.
A grilled marinated shrimp taco, usually served on a corn tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. It reflects Tijuana's coastal Baja flavors.
Acclaimed Baja Med restaurant by chef Javier Plascencia, known for inventive regional dishes and a polished contemporary setting.
Casual mariscos specialist celebrated for fresh seafood tostadas, ceviches, and Baja-style fish tacos in a lively local atmosphere.
Historic dining room famous for the original Caesar salad, prepared tableside. Elegant yet classic atmosphere in central Tijuana.
Moderate for Mexico: hotels near Zona Río cost more, but tacos, coffee, and local transit stay affordable for most visitors.
Tip 10-15% in restaurants if not included. Round up or add a small tip for cafes. Taxis do not require tips, but rounding up is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, 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.

Most Los Angeles, CA to Tijuana trains use the Union Station to Old Town Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Los Angeles, CA and Tijuana train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station is 25 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Van Nuys, Metrolink Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Van Nuys, Metrolink Station.
Chatsworth Station is 39 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Chatsworth Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Chatsworth Station.
Ticket office support is available at Chatsworth Station. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chatsworth Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatsworth Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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