Riverside to Tijuana by train
Tijuana lies 165 km (103 mi) south of Riverside, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 18 min at the speeds typical of United States and Mexico rail, over roughly 202 km (125 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Riverside | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 317,261 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Stations on record | Riverside–Downtown, Riverside–La Sierra station, Riverside station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 92501–92522 | 22703 |
What changes when you arrive in Tijuana
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Riverside to Tijuana
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Staying in Tijuana
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana. Of the 161 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 5 are five-star. Across 90 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 50,436 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tijuana
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Common questions
How far is Tijuana from Riverside?
165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, south of Riverside; by road roughly 202 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riverside to Tijuana by train?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riverside and Tijuana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tijuana?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Tijuana?
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.