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How to get fromDetroit to Tijuanaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Tijuana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    9h 23m
    $4,317–14,962

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 6h
    $12,157–29,957

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    2d 7h
    $7,331–12,472

  4. Drive  3,713.8 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Tijuanacar car 3,713.8 km
    38h 19m
    $7,755–11,202

  5. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    12h 48m
    $4,662–12,307

  6. Fly Windsor Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YQG - SAN
    25h 29m
    $4,789–19,037

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    4. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    3d 1h
    $12,466–30,868

Detroit to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$12,157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,214.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 2d 6h.

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