The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Ana, CA for Tijuana on Tue, Dec 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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 and train for Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, and a bus costs an average of €18.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
562 Pacific Surfliner | 3:01 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h03 | 5:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
564 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h03 | 6:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
566 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h06 | 7:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
770 Pacific Surfliner | 7:01 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h06 | 9:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
572 Pacific Surfliner | 8:01 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h06 | 10:07 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
774 Pacific Surfliner | 9:01 PM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h03 | 11:04 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 16 | |||||
580 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h03 | 2:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
582 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h03 | 3:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
784 Pacific Surfliner | 2:01 AM Santa Ana Station, Santa Ana, CA | 2h03 | 4:04 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana
Trains from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Santa Ana, CA and Tijuana from $22 (€18). 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 Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Olde Ship British Pub & Restaurant
- Chapter One: the modern local
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana
- Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana
- Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink services
- Bus: OCTA routes 53, 83, 206
- Train: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, Metrolink Orange County Line
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