There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by train, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, 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.
Train, tram, bus
best- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
5h 49m$579–1,383Drive 162.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 162.6 km
1h 45m$313–452Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2017 / ...
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
5h 59m$328–724Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Irvine to Tijuana-TIJ162.6 km
1h 45mBus via 12th & Imperial Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to San Diegobus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
6h 8m$408–904
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $310 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Tijuana Airport via Santa Ana Bus Stop and San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Irvine and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 175 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to train and tram and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $550 - $1400.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Irvine to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 544+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Tijuana Airport via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and San Ysidro in around 5h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $420–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- 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
Bus from Santa Ana to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $310–480
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $280–470
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Irvine to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Irvine and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















