There are 4 ways to get from El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by bus (Greyhound), tram, bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
3h$111–305Drive 40.3 km
cheapest- Drive from El Cajon to Tijuana-Airport-TIJcar 40.3 km
32 min$78–112Tram, bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
3h 18m$106–644Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from El Cajon to Tijuana-TIJ40.3 km
32 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Tijuana Airport via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between El Cajon and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 63 km. The road distance is 40.3 km.
The best way to get from El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $110 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h to get from El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 40 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
Book your El Cajon to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Tijuana Airport via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and San Ysidro in around 3h.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from El Cajon to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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