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How to get fromNew Orleans to Tijuanaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Tijuana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSY - SAN
    8h 19m
    $4,214–8,016

  2. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSY - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    11h 31m
    $3,822–15,929

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    45h 10m
    $7,174–11,076

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    46h 56m
    $18,140–28,450

  5. Drive  2,892.1 km

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Tijuanacar car 2,892.1 km
    28h 28m
    $7,371–10,646

New Orleans to Tijuana by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration45h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$7,174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,626 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Dallas Bus Station, El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 45h 10m.

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