Tijuana to Fullerton by train
Fullerton lies 175 km (108 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Mexico and United States rail, over roughly 213 km (132 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tijuana | Fullerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 140,847 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Passenger and Freight Depot of Santa Fe Railway, Fullerton Depot of Union Pacific Railroad |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 92831–92838 |
What changes when you arrive in Fullerton
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Tijuana to Fullerton
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Staying in Fullerton
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Common questions
How far is Fullerton from Tijuana?
175 km (108 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 213 km (132 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Fullerton by train?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Fullerton?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Fullerton?
The Dollar (USD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.