Rome2Rio

How to get fromOttawa to Tijuanaby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Tijuana

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Tijuana by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, 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.

  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YOW - SAN
    12h 50m
    $3,535–14,030

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    5. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    6. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    2d 15h
    $28,021–48,722

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    2d 21h
    $9,373–15,225

  4. Drive  4,462.6 km

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Tijuanacar car 4,462.6 km
    47h 3m
    $11,841–17,103

  5. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YUL - SAN
    12h 13m
    $6,010–29,594

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YOW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    15h 48m
    $3,880–12,375

  7. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YYZ - SAN
    14h 48m
    $9,364–23,187

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus
    5. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    3d 14h
    $29,569–46,693

Ottawa to Tijuana by train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$28,021Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Tijuana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,850.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Tijuana, Mexico?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 2d 21h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Mexico

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There