There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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 Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)PHX - TIJ
1h 17m$5,500–8,500Bus via Mexicali
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus StationGreyhound US0851
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airport
9h 48m$965–2,415Fly to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
3h$6,206–14,927Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phoenix-PHX to Tijuana-TIJ554.8 km
6h 14mDrive 554.8 km
- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ)554.8 km
6h 14m$1,127–1,628Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus TerminalGreyhound US0851
11h 25m$1,170–3,750Bus #2
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
18h 13m$1,496–2,846
Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to drive which costs $1100 - $1700 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $5500 - $8500.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 475 km. The road distance is 554.8 km.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) without a car is to bus via Mexicali which takes 9h 48m and costs $950 - $2500.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), including transfers and time at the airport.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $5500 - $8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Mexicali, which costs $950 - $2500 and takes 9h 48m.
The quickest flight from Phoenix Airport to Tijuana International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.
Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 1h behind Phoenix Airport (PHX). It is currently 8:36 PM in Phoenix Airport (PHX) and 7:36 PM in Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ) is 555 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Tijuana Airport (TIJ).
American Airlines offers flights from Phoenix Airport to Tijuana International Airport Airport.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Tijuana Airport (TIJ), Mexico?
American Airlines flies from Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Tijuana International Airport via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–8,000
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–9,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–4,100
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–8,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–8,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,200–8,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Mexicali to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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