There are 5 ways to get from Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by bus, tram, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Tecate
best- Take the bus from Parkway Plaza Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
- Take the bus from Tecate to Tijuana International Airportbus
3h 7m$122–325Drive 45.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Santee to Tijuana-Airport-TIJcar 45.3 km
35 min$87–126Tram, bus
- Take the tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram
- Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
3h 40m$146–904Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santee to Tijuana-TIJ45.3 km
35 minBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airportbus
4h 12m$151–564
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ). However, there are services departing from Parkway Plaza Transit Center and arriving at Tijuana International Airport via Tecate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Santee and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 93 km. The road distance is 45.3 km.
The best way to get from Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to bus via Tecate which takes 3h 7m and costs $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ), including transfers.
Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Parkway Plaza Transit Center station.
Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Sr 188 & Tecate Mart station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 45 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Santee to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
There are 544+ hotels available in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
What companies run services between Santee, CA, USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
You can take a bus from Parkway Plaza Transit Center to Tijuana International Airport via Sr 188 & Tecate Mart and Tecate in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from El Cajon Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from 12th & Imperial Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Parkway Plaza Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tecate to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Ysidro to Tijuana Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santee to Tijuana-TIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santee and Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.