There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Mexicali
best- 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$1,416–2,263Train (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$3,211–7,432Drive 764.8 km
- Drive from Flagstaff to Tijuanacar 764.8 km
8h 13m$1,578–2,279Fly from Flagstaff
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FLG - SAN
7h 15m$1,793–7,425Bus (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$1,912–3,058Shuttle 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$5,080–8,535
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 $1400 - $2300 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Tijuana is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $5000 - $9000.
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 813 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 $1400 - $2300.
It takes approximately 12h 4m 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 bus via Mexicali which takes 12h 4m and costs $1400 - $2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3200 - $7500 and takes 16h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $1700 - $7500 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 16h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–4,400
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–5,000
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
- $2,300–6,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- 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
- $400–600
- 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
- $650–1,000
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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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