There are 6 ways to get from New Mexico to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ABQ - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 40m$9,470–13,928Drive 1,215.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Tijuanacar 1,215.9 km
13h 19m$2,481–3,583Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus Lxus 3105
21h 40m$3,008–4,731Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
21h 53m$5,019–10,912Bus to Abraham González International Airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport
- Take the bus from Las Cruces to El Pasobus
- Fly from Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane CJS - TIJ
6h 7m$2,912–6,497Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Hatchbus
- Take the bus from Hatch to Las Cruces, NMbus
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
27h 35m$4,076–5,731
New Mexico to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Mexico to Tijuana is to drive which costs $2400 - $3600 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from New Mexico to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 5h 40m and costs $9000 - $14000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Mexico station to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from New Mexico to Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
The distance between New Mexico and Tijuana is 1055 km. The road distance is 1215.9 km.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $3000 - $4800.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from New Mexico to Tijuana, including transfers.
New Mexico to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
New Mexico to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Tijuana is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $3000 - $4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5000 - $11000 and takes 21h 53m.
What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center 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 21h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,400–8,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–8,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–8,500
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,300–3,800
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
New Mexico to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.
Tijuana is 1h behind New Mexico. It is currently 6:36 PM in New Mexico and 5:36 PM in Tijuana.
New Mexico to Tijuana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Mexico to Tijuana is 1216 km. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from New Mexico to Tijuana.
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