How to Get from San Diego Airport to Tijuana

Best Way to Get from San Diego Airport to Tijuana

Hola muchachos! Are you looking to get to Tijuana, Mexico after landing at San Diego Airport? As one of Mexico’s most-popular cities for US and international visitors, there’s a lot to see! But, before you can start enjoying your trip, you’re going to first need to find out how to get there!

With AtoB’s brand new guide, we plan to go over all the available transportation options, from public to private transfers, providing you with the ultimate guide on traversing the US/Mexico border.

Tijuana city / Fot. Urbaner44 (CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

Is There a Train from San Diego Airport to Tijuana?

At the time of writing, there is no train track that offers a route between the two destinations. Although train travel is popular in the United States, there has yet to be a track built between these two cities. Due to this, one will have to rely on one of the other transportation options provided in this article, be it either bus, or private transfer.

Getting a Bus from San Diego Airport to Tijuana

The bus route connecting these two cities is unfortunately not very convenient. In total you will have to take 2 different buses and walk for a while, for a transit time of around 3 and a half hours with the most convenient option.

To begin your trip, head to the east terminal of the Airport, where you will find the bus station. Once there, purchase a ticket and board the 992 bus, heading to the downtown region of the city. Disembark the bus at the Broadway & Kettner BLVD stop. Briefly walk to the America Plaza station, where you will need to catch the Blue line trolley, which will take you to the San Ysidro Bus station on the US/Mexico border.

From here, you will need to enter Mexico on foot, as there are no buses that cross the international border. By foot, the journey to downtown Tijuana should only take an hour, and the walk will offer some nice views of the city from afar.

Fot. So Cal Metro

Alternative Transportation from San Diego Airport to Tijuana

Another option you may consider, if the bus route seems overly complicated, is car rental. Renting a car is a convenient and flexible way to get around, and will offer you the ability to travel at your own pace.

There are a number of providers who rent cars at the airport, although you will need to specify that you plan to cross and international border. Due to this, you may have to sign a hefty insurance waiver, or may even be rejected for rental. Aside from that, it can also be quite intimidating to drive in a foreign country.

Distance from Tijuana to San Diego Airport

There is a distance of 15.8 miles between the two cities, as the crow flies. By car, the journey should take around an hour, although there may be delays at the border, depending on which time of day you plan to cross. If there are large delays, you can even be waiting for multiple hours.

Price of Taxi from San Diego Airport to Tijuana

From:

San Diego

Airport

To:

Tijuana

City centre

Vehicle Class	People	Luggage	Price
Economy	4	3	$152.00
Business	3	2	$199.00
First Class	3	2	$316.00
Economy Van/SUV	7	6	$170.00
Business Van/SUV	7	6	$213.00

Booking a San Diego Airport to Tijuana Transfer with AtoB

As a final option for travel between Tijuana and San Diego, we recommend booking a private San Diego transfer with us. Not only do we offer an affordable rate, your driver will also handle all of the customs agents, meaning you can just sit and relax in the car.

To book your ride, head over to our booking platform and specify the date and time you will be arriving, as well as where in Tijuana you need to be dropped off. After providing that, our platform will provide you with a comprehensive list of all available vehicles, from which you can select the most appropriate option.

Once you have selected a car, you can personalize it with the addition of extra add-ons. If you are travelling with children, including child seats in your ride will ensure that they travel comfortably and safely.

After personalizing your ride, scroll down to the payment section. Once payment has been confirmed, you will receive an email providing you with an invoice and brief itinerary of your trip. As the day of your transfer approaches, you will receive a follow-up email that will contain your assigned driver’s contact information. Be sure to get in touch with them, as they will provide you with any additional information on the border crossing that you may need; they will also let you know where the meeting point is at the airport.

And just like that, you’ve booked your smooth transfer to Tijuana, Mexico! You stay classy San Diego.