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30 h 30 min
2752 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Mexico City to San Diego–tijuana

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Cheapest
By car (2 752 km)
30 h 30 min
2752 km.
from $151
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Plane from Mexico City (Benito Juarez International Airport) to San Diego–tijuana (Tijuana Airport)
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Bus via San Luis Río Colorado
2 d 1 h 22 min
2300 km.
from $113.67
Bus via Mexicali
43 h 47 min
2300 km.
from $173.96

Transport providers

Airlines

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Mexico City International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

Hainan

Website:
hainanairlines.com/
Plane from Mexico City International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$358.70

Aeroméxico

Website:
aeromexico.com/es-mx
Plane from Mexico City International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$760.87

Viva Aerobus

Website:
vivaaerobus.com
Plane from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$391.30
Plane from Mexico City International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$445.65
Plane from Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$271.74

Volaris

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$347.83
Plane from Mexico City International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Lic. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$521.74

Mexicana

Website:
mexicana.gob.mx/
Plane from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$347.83

Bus operators

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Email:
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.35–$23.91

Chihuahuenses

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
chihuahuenses.com.mx/
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.57–$20.65

Omnibus de Mexico

Phone:
+52 55 5141 4300
Email:
Website:
odm.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
40h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$141.30–$239.13
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
43h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.13–$40.22

Autobuses Elite

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Email:
Website:
autobuseselite.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
38h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$195.65
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
41h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$130.43–$195.65
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.37–$33.70

Autotravel

Phone:
+52 713 120 0700
Email:
Website:
autotravel.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
44h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$97.83

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$15.22

ACN Autobuses

Phone:
+52 664 299 0487
Email:
Website:
acnautobuses.com/
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.17–$19.57

ABC

Phone:
+52 664 104 7400
Email:
Website:
abc.com.mx/home
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$28.26
Bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mexicali
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$16.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana is to bus via San Luis Río Colorado which costs $92.39 - $163.04 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Mexico City and San Diego-Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte and arriving at Tijuana via Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 47m.

How far is it from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana?

The distance between Mexico City and San Diego-Tijuana is 2322 km. The road distance is 2748.2 km.

How do I travel from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 38h 34m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana bus from?

Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.

Bus or fly from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana?

The best way to get from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 38h 34m.

Where does the Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana bus arrive?

Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Mexicali station.

Can I drive from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana is 2748 km. It takes approximately 30h 18m to drive from Mexico City to San Diego-Tijuana.

Where can I stay near San Diego-Tijuana?

There are 883+ hotels available in San Diego-Tijuana. Prices start at $54.03 per night.
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