There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 from Tijuana International Airport
best- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)TIJ - ABQ
5h 28m$107–560Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CenterSouthwest Chief
21h 5m$102–240Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
17h 28m$123–273Drive 754.5 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to Albuquerque754.5 mi
13h 18m$138–199Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)SAN - ABQ
5h 53m$257–345Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NMCbx
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NMEl Paso
23h 30m$161–250
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Albuquerque station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana and arriving at Albuquerque Bus Station via Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, Calexico Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
The distance between Tijuana and Albuquerque is 634 miles. The road distance is 758.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 17h 28m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Tijuana to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, depart from Tijuana station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 17h 28m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 21h 5m.
Tijuana to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, arrive at Mexicali station.
Albuquerque is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 3:56 PM in Tijuana and 4:56 PM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
American Airlines flies from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana to Albuquerque Bus Station via Mexicali, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Calexico Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 17h 28m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Calexico Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Calexico Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Las Cruces, NM
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Las Cruces, NM to Albuquerque, NM
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Albuquerque is 759 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Tijuana to Albuquerque.
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