There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Tijuana by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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
5h 55m$2,717–7,401Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
cheapest- 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
7h 38m$2,505–11,741Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
33h 54m$5,468–8,687Train, 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$6,100–13,764Drive 2,079.3 km
- Drive from Austin to Tijuanacar 2,079.3 km
20h 10m$3,998–5,774Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane AUS - TIJ
8h 20m$2,991–11,633
Austin to Tijuana by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Tijuana is to drive which costs $4000 - $6000 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Tijuana is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $2700 - $7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Tijuana via Ft Worth Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 54m.
The distance between Austin and Tijuana is 1927 km. The road distance is 2079.3 km.
The best way to get from Austin to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 33h 54m and costs $5000 - $9000.
It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 5h 55m and costs $2700 - $7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5000 - $9000 and takes 33h 54m.
Austin to Tijuana bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Tijuana is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 9:21 PM in Austin and 7:21 PM in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Tijuana via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 33h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–9,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,900–9,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–10,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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 31m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–11,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,400–11,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $2,600–12,000
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
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2,153–2,323
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $2,153
- adult
- $2,323
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More Questions & Answers
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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