There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Flagstaff
best- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
6h 1m$1,862–7,485Bus via Mexicali
cheapest- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
12h 4m$1,504–2,409Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 12m$6,793–10,655Drive 764.8 km
- Drive from Flagstaff to Tijuanacar 764.8 km
8h 13m$1,611–2,327Shuttle to Phoenix, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
7h 11m$5,160–8,855Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
13h 5m$2,194–3,327
Flagstaff to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana is to bus via Mexicali which costs $1500 - $2500 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $1800 - $7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Train Station and arriving at Tijuana via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Tijuana is 621 km. The road distance is 764.8 km.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Mexicali which takes 12h 4m and costs $1500 - $2500.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana, including transfers.
Flagstaff to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flagstaff Train Station.
Flagstaff to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $1800 - $7500. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexicali, which costs $1500 - $2500 and takes 12h 4m, you could also train, which costs $6500 - $11000 and takes 16h 12m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tijuana via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–4,700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $950–6,000
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,600–11,000
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–4,700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,000–4,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–9,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,300–4,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,000–8,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–650
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $350–650
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3,380
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $490–750
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,000
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Flagstaff to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Flagstaff to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Tijuana is 765 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Flagstaff to Tijuana.
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