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How to get fromTijuana to Tapachulaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Tapachula by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane TIJ - TAP
    6h 7m
    $4,554–11,100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus bus Ensenada
    2. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    2d 9h
    $2,290–3,200

  3. Drive  3,810.9 km

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Tapachulacar car 3,810.9 km
    44h 14m
    $7,226–10,437

  4. Bus to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane plane MXL - TAP
    9h 51m
    $4,974–13,023

  5. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    2d 14h
    $4,931–10,861

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Los Pinos to Tapachulabus bus Tijuana
    2d 20h
    $2,536–3,515

Tijuana to Tapachula by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,203 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

Volaris, Aeroméxico, and Viva Aerobus fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Tapachula via Mexico City Politécnico Station in around 2d 9h.

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