There are 7 ways to get from Tijuana to El Paso 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 to Abraham González International Airport
best- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Abraham González International Airport (CJS)plane TIJ - CJS
2h 29m$89–280Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus
- Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus 95
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to El Paso Stationtrain
16h 53m$137–368Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Juárezbus
18h 43m$156–225Drive 716.2 mi
- Drive from Tijuana to El Pasocar 716.2 mi
11h 35m$131–189Fly to El Paso International Airport
- Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane TIJ - ELP
9h 6m$95–415Bus, train via Mexicali
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
- Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to El Paso Stationtrain
17h 12m$149–340Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus Cbx
19h 25m$131–201
Tijuana to El Paso by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to El Paso is to fly which costs $85 - $280 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to El Paso is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $85 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to El Paso. However, there are services departing from Tijuana and arriving at Presidencia via Minatitlán Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
The distance between Tijuana and El Paso is 655 miles. The road distance is 720.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to El Paso without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 53m and costs $130 - $370.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Tijuana to El Paso, including transfers.
Tijuana to El Paso bus services, operated by Chihuahuenses, depart from Tijuana station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to El Paso is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $85 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 18h 43m.
Tijuana to El Paso bus services, operated by Chihuahuenses, arrive at Ciudad Juárez station.
El Paso is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 11:32 AM in Tijuana and 12:32 PM in El Paso.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and El Paso, TX, USA?
Volaris flies from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Abraham González International Airport (CJS) once daily. Alternatively, Chihuahuenses operates a bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Juárez twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 18h 10m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to Abraham González International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tijuana International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to El Paso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- autobuseselite.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Book at
- autobuseselite.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- contacto@odm.com.mx
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 55 4440 3187
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Juárez
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Book at
- chihuahuenses.com.mx
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $16–28
- Titanium
- $18–30
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- servicios@acnautobuses.com
- Website
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- ycipta.org
Bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ycipta.org/
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Calexico Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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