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How to get fromPalm Desert to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus via Mexicali

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    8h 16m
    $603–1,102

  2. Drive 220.2 km

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    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Tijuana-Airport-TIJcar car 220.2 km
    2h 39m
    $424–612

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Palm Desert to Tijuana-TIJrideshare rideshare 220.2 km
    2h 39m

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 9m
    $1,139–2,358

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    14h 21m
    $1,372–2,377

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  • Distance: 348.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Tijuana International Airport via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 8h 16m.

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