What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Tijuana is to drive which costs $1300 - $2000 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 4h 24m and costs $2000 - $13000.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Tijuana via Phoenix Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Tucson to Tijuana?

The distance between Tucson and Tijuana is 649 km. The road distance is 647.1 km.

How do I travel from Tucson to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Tijuana without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 10h 58m and costs $1200 - $3600.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Tucson to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Tijuana bus from?

Tucson to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Tijuana?

The best way to get from Tucson to Tijuana is to bus via Phoenix which takes 10h 58m and costs $1200 - $3600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $1300 - $8000 and takes 7h 33m, you could also train, which costs $1500 - $3100 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Tucson to Tijuana bus arrive?

Tucson to Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Tijuana?

Tijuana is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 12:18 AM in Tucson and 11:18 PM in Tijuana.

Can I drive from Tucson to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Tijuana is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Tucson to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 592+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Tucson to Tijuana - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Tijuana by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), 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 Tucson to San Diego International Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)TUS - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
4h 24m
$2,007–12,400
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Street95
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuana
11h 15m
$898–3,140
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
10h 58m
$1,244–3,517
Train, bus via Mexicali
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
11h 16m
$1,246–3,288
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
5h 38m
$8,055–16,848
Fly Tucson to Tijuana International Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)TUS - TIJ
7h 33m
$1,350–7,680
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
14h 15m
$1,565–3,033
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
18h 24m
$1,670–3,050
Drive 647.1 km
1. Drive from Tucson to Tijuana647.1 km
6h 47m
$1,335–1,928

Tucson to Tijuana by bus, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

$898Cheapest Price

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Distance: 648.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Tucson to Tijuana via Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) twice daily.

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