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 $1200 - $1900 and takes 6h 48m.

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 29m and costs $1700 - $12000.

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 11h 13m.

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 11h 13m and costs $1100 - $3700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 11h 13m and costs $1100 - $3700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $900 - $5000 and takes 6h 53m, you could also train, which costs $1400 - $9000 and takes 14h 14m.

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 5:49 PM in Tucson and 4:49 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 48m to drive from Tucson to Tijuana.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 579+ 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)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 29m
$1,696–11,384
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus 95
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus
11h 15m
$847–8,940
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
11h 13m
$1,159–3,651
Train, bus via Mexicali
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
11h 26m
$1,301–8,936
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
5h 40m
$12,469–22,757
Fly Tucson to Tijuana International Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane TUS - TIJ
6h 53m
$900–4,980
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 14m
$1,466–9,006
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
18h 4m
$1,670–2,950
Drive 647.1 km
1. Drive from Tucson to Tijuanacar 647.1 km
6h 48m
$1,294–1,869

Tucson to Tijuana by bus, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

$847Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to Tijuana.

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Distance: 648.6 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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 11h 13m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Tucson (TUS) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) twice daily.

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