There are 10 ways to get from Matamoros to Tijuana by plane, bus, train, 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 General Servando Canales International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane MAM - TIJ
7h 54m$3,844–15,626Bus to Monterrey International Airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Matamoros to Monterreybus
- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane MTY - TIJ
10h 18m$2,151–5,358Bus, train via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Brownsville to San Antoniobus
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
36h 8m$6,954–14,767Bus
- Take the bus from Matamoros to Chihuahuabus
- Take the bus from Chihuahua to Tijuanabus
38h 35m$5,090–9,838Drive 2,487.5 km
- Drive from Matamoros to Tijuanacar 2,487.5 km
24h 17m$4,553–6,576Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Tijuana International Airport
- Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane BRO - TIJ
11h 54m$3,115–11,585Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BRO - SAN
9h 24m$2,785–11,945Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane HRL - SAN
10h 7m$3,278–11,309Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Matamoros to Ciudad Juárezbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuanabus
44h 10m$5,606–8,638Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak 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
46h 38m$6,912–15,854
Matamoros to Tijuana by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matamoros to Tijuana is to bus and fly which costs $2100 - $5500 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Matamoros to Tijuana is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $3800 - $16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matamoros to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Matamoros and arriving at Tijuana via Chihuahua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.
The distance between Matamoros and Tijuana is 2051 km. The road distance is 2487.5 km.
The best way to get from Matamoros to Tijuana without a car is to bus and train via San Antonio which takes 36h 8m and costs $6500 - $15000.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Matamoros to Tijuana, including transfers.
Matamoros to Tijuana bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, depart from Matamoros station.
The best way to get from Matamoros to Tijuana is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $3800 - $16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5000 - $10000 and takes 38h 35m.
Matamoros to Tijuana bus services, operated by Omnibus de Mexico, arrive at Chihuahua station.
Tijuana is 2h behind Matamoros. It is currently 10:43 AM in Matamoros and 8:43 AM in Tijuana.
What companies run services between Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and Tijuana, Mexico?
Aeroméxico flies from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matamoros to Tijuana via Chihuahua in around 38h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,100–9,500
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $2,300–10,000
Flights from Rio Grande Valley International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,300–11,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5,000–12,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5,500–13,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Brownsville to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,600
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–900
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Matamoros to Tijuana is 2487 km. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from Matamoros to Tijuana.
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