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There are 7 ways to get from Dubai to Tijuana by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DXB - SAN
    22h 22m
    $12,121–36,408

  2. Fly to Imperial County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane DXB - IPL
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    26h 3m
    $9,930–28,769

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DXB - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    23h 36m
    $12,071–44,058

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DXB - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    27h 45m
    $13,881–40,818

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DXB - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    27h 58m
    $13,691–38,428

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DXB - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    29h 58m
    $12,956–37,903

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DXB - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    29h 44m
    $11,171–32,158

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$12,042Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,576.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 22m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Tijuana, Mexico?

Emirates, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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