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How to get fromMonterrey to Tijuanaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterrey to Tijuana by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MTY - TIJ
    5h 44m
    $1,700–4,934

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Chihuahuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Tijuanabus bus
    34h 20m
    $5,099–8,661

  3. Drive  2,151.2 km

    1. Drive from Monterrey to Tijuanacar car 2,151.2 km
    25h 13m
    $4,171–6,025

  4. Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane MTY - MXL
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    7h 46m
    $1,850–9,534

  5. Bus via José Mariano Jiménez

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Jiménezbus bus Monterrey
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Jiménez to Tijuanabus bus
    35h 48m
    $3,812–8,789

  6. Bus via Ciudad Obregón

    1. Take the bus from Monterrey to Ciudad Obregónbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Tijuanabus bus
    47h 20m
    $4,047–6,911

Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Monterrey, Mexico and Tijuana, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monterrey to Tijuana via Chihuahua in around 34h 20m.

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