There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Tijuana by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane GJT - SAN
6h 59m$2,209–12,400Fly to Tijuana International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane GJT - TIJ
9h 32m$1,113–5,706Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
25h 4m$2,877–5,670Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
43h 39m$6,476–14,826Drive 1,375.2 km
- Drive from Grand Junction to Tijuanacar 1,375.2 km
13h 14m$2,681–3,873Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
26h 29m$2,981–5,446
Grand Junction to Tijuana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Tijuana is to fly which costs $1100 - $6000 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $2200 - $13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via West Glenwood Park & Ride, Glenwood Springs, Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
The distance between Grand Junction and Tijuana is 1104 km. The road distance is 1375.2 km.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 26h 29m and costs $2900 - $5500.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Grand Junction to Tijuana, including transfers.
Grand Junction to Tijuana bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.
The best way to get from Grand Junction to Tijuana is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $2200 - $13000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6500 - $15000 and takes 43h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $2900 - $5500 and takes 26h 29m.
Grand Junction to Tijuana bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at West Glenwood Park & Ride station.
Tijuana is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 8:52 AM in Grand Junction and 7:52 AM in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Tijuana via Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 43h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,700–14,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,100–12,000
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4,300–19,000
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Tijuana International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–5,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Junction Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–13,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3,800–9,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,100–4,800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-900-3011
- Website
- ridebustang.com
Bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Website
- https://ridebustang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,600–3,100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–900
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Tijuana is 1375 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Grand Junction to Tijuana.
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