There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
4h 7m$1,815–6,410Bus via Mexicali
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airportbus
8h 54m$985–1,807Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phoenix to Tijuana-TIJ554.2 km
6h 3mDrive 554.2 km
- Drive from Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)car 554.2 km
6h 3m$1,073–1,550Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
10h 25m$1,037–2,057Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
17h 40m$1,718–2,874
Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $1000 - $1600 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to fly and tram which takes 4h 7m and costs $1800 - $6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Tijuana International Airport via C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Phoenix and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 536 km. The road distance is 554.2 km.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to bus via Mexicali which takes 8h 54m and costs $950 - $1900.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 554 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Phoenix to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tijuana International Airport via Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–5,500
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–4,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–5,500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–6,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Civic Center Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,000
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $340–600
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phoenix to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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