Arlington to Tijuana - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Arlington to Tijuana by plane, bus, train or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Fly from Dallas • 5h 21m

Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego (SAN) DAL - SAN

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Bus, train • 33h 24m

Take the bus from Arlington to Alpine
Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Station
Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana

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Fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth • 8h 19m

Fly from Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) DFW - SAN

Bus • 30h 45m

Take the bus from Arlington to Big Spring
Take the bus from Big Spring Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana

Train, bus • 46h 43m

Take the train from Dallas to Yuma Amtrak
Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Street 95
Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuana

Drive • 20h 52m

Drive from Arlington to Tijuana 2180.9 km

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Dallas (DAL) to San Diego (SAN) flights

109 Weekly Planes

4h 51m Average Duration

$5802 Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Arlington to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Arlington to Tijuana is to bus and train which costs $60 - $330 and takes 33h 24m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Arlington to Tijuana is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $240 - $750.

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Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Arlington to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Tijuana via Big Spring Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.

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How far is it from Arlington to Tijuana?

The distance between Arlington and Tijuana is 1984 km. The road distance is 2180.9 km.

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How do I travel from Arlington to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Arlington to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 30h 45m and costs $110 - $320.

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How long does it take to get from Arlington to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Arlington to Tijuana, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the Arlington to Tijuana bus from?

Arlington to Tijuana bus services, operated by Noroeste USA, depart from Arlington station.

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Bus or fly from Arlington to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Arlington to Tijuana is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 30h 45m.

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Where does the Arlington to Tijuana bus arrive?

Arlington to Tijuana bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Tijuana station.

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What is the time difference between Arlington and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 2h behind Arlington. It is currently 12:03 PM in Arlington and 10:03 AM in Tijuana.

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Distance: 1983.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Southwest Airlines flies from Arlington to Tijuana hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arlington to Tijuana via Big Spring, Big Spring Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 30h 45m.

Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Dallas to San Diego

Ave. Duration: 3h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $5500 - $8500

Flights from Dallas to San Diego via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 54m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $5500 - $8500

Flights from Dallas to San Diego via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 5h
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $5500 - $8500

Flights from Dallas to San Diego via San Antonio

Ave. Duration: 4h 58m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $5500 - $8500

American Airlines

Website: aa.com

Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego

Ave. Duration: 3h 11m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $3700 - $15000

Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 4h 54m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $3700 - $15000

Frontier Airlines

Website: flyfrontier.com

Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego

Ave. Duration: 3h 19m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1800 - $8500

Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to San Diego via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 5h 31m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1800 - $8500

Train operators

Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 800-872-7245
Website: amtrak.com

Train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak

Ave. Duration: 15h 8m
Frequency: 6 times a week
Estimated price: $550 - $4200
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $550 - $1800
Child Coach - short notice: $900 - $1500
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $850 - $2700
Child Business Class - short notice: $900 - $2700
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $1200 - $3300
Business Seat - advance purchase: $1700 - $5500
Business Seat - short notice: $1800 - $5500
Coach Seat - short notice: $1400 - $4200

Train from Dallas to Yuma Amtrak

Ave. Duration: 37h 59m
Frequency: 3 times a week
Estimated price: $1000 - $7000
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $1000 - $3100
Child Coach - short notice: $1500 - $2800
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $1500 - $4700
Child Business Class - short notice: $1500 - $4600
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $2100 - $6500
Business Seat - advance purchase: $2900 - $9500
Business Seat - short notice: $3100 - $10000
Coach Seat - short notice: $2700 - $7000

Ticket machine

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Train exterior at Marshall

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Sunset Limted exterior

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Sunset Limited dining car

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Standard Amtrak coach interior

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Bus operators

Noroeste USA

Phone: +1 817-704-8506
Email: info@noroesteusa.com
Website: noroesteusa.com

Bus from Arlington to Big Spring

Ave. Duration: 5h 58m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $90 - $120
Book at: web.noroesteusa.com

Bus from Arlington to Alpine

Ave. Duration: 10h 22m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $90 - $120
Book at: web.noroesteusa.com

Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.