There are 5 ways to get from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) by tram, bus, rideshare, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Stationtram Blue
1h 9m$5–21Drive 22.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 22.2 mi
28 min$4–6Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to San Diego Airport - Rental Car Terminalbus 4
2h 5m$18–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tijuana to San Diego-SAN22.2 mi
28 minBus, tram
- Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0832 / ...
- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram Blue
2h 19m$6–28
Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal and arriving at San Diego Airport - Rental Car Terminal via Cross Border Xpress. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to San Diego Airport (SAN) station. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at America Plaza Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Tijuana and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to bus and line 4 bus which takes 2h 5m and costs $17 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, depart from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal station.
Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Ysidro Station.
Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, arrive at Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego Airport (SAN), USA?
San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to San Diego Airport - Rental Car Terminal via Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal and Cross Border Xpress in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to San Diego Airport - Rental Car Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tijuana to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at America Plaza Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 22 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Tijuana to San Diego Airport (SAN).
There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego Airport (SAN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tijuana and San Diego Airport (SAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.