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How to get fromTapachula to Tijuanaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tapachula to Tijuana by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane TAP - TIJ
    5h 54m
    $4,450–12,144

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Tijuana Los Pinosbus bus Tapachula
    2d 23h
    $2,610–3,530

  3. Bus via Tlaquepaque

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Mexico City Politécnico Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Exprebus Av. Politécnico to Exprebus Camichinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Portales to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 5h
    $3,627–4,180

  4. Drive  3,843.1 km

    1. Drive from Tapachula to Tijuanacar car 3,843.1 km
    43h 33m
    $7,370–10,646

  5. Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)plane plane TAP - MXL
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    15h 38m
    $4,760–13,044

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TAP - SAN
    14h 37m
    $4,640–17,469

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 17h
    $4,958–11,050

Tapachula to Tijuana by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$4,958Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,202.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Tapachula, Mexico and Tijuana, Mexico?

Volaris and Aeroméxico fly from Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tapachula to Tijuana via Mexico City Politécnico Station, Exprebus Av. Politécnico, Exprebus Camichines, and Terminal Portales in around 2d 5h.

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