There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Tijuana by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane AUS - SAN
6h 58m$3,293–8,460Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane AUS - TIJ
9h 26m$2,913–12,585Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus 95
- Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus
36h 34m$5,999–14,097Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus
37h 45m$6,939–9,991Drive 2,079.3 km
- Drive from Austin to Tijuanacar 2,079.3 km
20h 10m$4,288–6,193Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SAT - SAN
8h 35m$3,010–12,302
Austin to Tijuana by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Tijuana is to drive which costs $4200 - $6500 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $3200 - $8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Ft Worth Bus Station, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.
The distance between Austin and Tijuana is 1922 km. The road distance is 2079.3 km.
The best way to get from Austin to Tijuana without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 34m and costs $6000 - $15000.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Austin to Tijuana, including transfers.
Austin to Tijuana bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
The best way to get from Austin to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $3200 - $8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6500 - $10000 and takes 37h 45m.
Austin to Tijuana bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Tijuana is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 12:07 AM in Austin and 10:07 PM in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 37h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–9,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–9,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–9,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,100–11,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,100–11,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–12,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,100–11,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5,500–13,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- Yuma County Area Transit
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–37
- Website
- Yuma County Area Transit
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $19
- Adults 19-64
- $37
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Tijuana is 2079 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Austin to Tijuana.
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