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There are 5 ways to get from Playa del Carmen to Tijuana by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane CUN - TIJ
    6h 31m
    $3,183–10,632

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 21h
    $5,506–12,382

  3. Drive 4,343.8 km

    1. Drive from Playa del Carmen to Tijuanacar car 4,343.8 km
    2d 1h
    $7,721–11,152

  4. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CUN - SAN
    10h 48m
    $3,809–16,401

  5. Bus via Santiago de Querétaro

    1. Take the bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 3 to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 23h
    $5,636–12,582

Playa del Carmen to Tijuana by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$5,506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,302.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Tijuana, Mexico?

Viva Aerobus and Volaris fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Playa del Carmen Alterna to Tijuana via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 2d 21h.

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