There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Tijuana by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MCI - SAN
7h 36m$3,840–7,900Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to El Montebus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
37h 31m$4,717–6,752Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
40h 10m$8,974–19,670Drive 2,477.2 km
- Drive from Kansas City to Tijuanacar 2,477.2 km
27h 15m$4,839–6,989Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
44h 35m$5,675–10,333
Kansas City to Tijuana by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Tijuana is to fly which costs $3800 - $8000 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Tijuana is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $3800 - $8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Paso and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 10m.
The distance between Kansas City and Tijuana is 2216 km. The road distance is 2477.2 km.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 37h 31m and costs $4700 - $7000.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Kansas City to Tijuana, including transfers.
Kansas City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Tijuana is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $3800 - $8000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $4700 - $7000 and takes 37h 31m, you could also train, which costs $8500 - $20000 and takes 40h 10m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Paso, El Paso, and El Monte in around 37h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,600–12,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $2,700–13,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $2,700–13,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,700–13,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $3,100–14,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8,000–18,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,500–3,200
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Tijuana bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Tijuana is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 8:14 AM in Kansas City and 6:14 AM in Tijuana.
Kansas City to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Tijuana is 2477 km. It takes approximately 27h 15m to drive from Kansas City to Tijuana.
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