How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

How to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana by tram, car or towncar

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Tram  •  1h 20m

  1. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station Blue

Drive  •  27 min

  1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana 37.6 km

Towncar  •  27 min

  1. Take a town car from San Diego Airport to Tijuana 37.6 km

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What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana is to tram which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 20m.

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What is the fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana?

The quickest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 27 min.

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What is the distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Tijuana?

The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Tijuana is 31 km. The road distance is 37.6 km.

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How do I travel from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana without a car is to towncar which takes 27 min and costs $140 - $200.

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How long does it take to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana, including transfers.

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Can I drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana is 38 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Tijuana.

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Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 324+ hotels available in Tijuana. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.

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What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 - $4 and the journey takes 57 min.

How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone+1 619-233-3004Websitesdmts.comAve. Duration57 minFrequencyEvery 20 minutesEstimated price$1 - $4Schedules atsdmts.comOne Way - Senior / Disabled / Medicare$2One Way - Adult/Youth$4

How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

Jayride Private Transfers

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.

Websitejayride.comAve. Duration 27 minFrequencyOn demandEstimated price$140 - $200Private$140 - $200

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How to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego by bus, tram, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar

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Line 992 bus, tram

  1. Take the line 992 bus from Lindbergh Field & Terminal 1 to 11th Av & Broadway
  2. Take the tram from City College Station to San Ysidro Station

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Line 992 bus, bus

  1. Take the line 992 bus from Lindbergh Field & Terminal 1 to Broadway & Pacific Hwy
  2. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Otay Mesa Transit Center

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego

Drive

  1. Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego

Shuttle

  1. Take a shuttle bus from San Diego Airport to Cross Border Express, San Diego

Towncar

  1. Take a town car from San Diego Airport to Cross Border Express, San Diego

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What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego?

The most affordable way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego is to drive, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 26 min.

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What is the fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego?

The quickest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego is to taxi which costs $120 - $150 and takes 26 min.

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Is there a direct bus between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Cross Border Express, San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego. However, there are services departing from Lindbergh Field & Terminal 1 and arriving at Siempre Viva Rd & Avenida Costa Brava via Santa Fe Depot Transit Center and Otay Mesa Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

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How far is it from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego?

The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Cross Border Express, San Diego is 29 km. The road distance is 37 km.

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How do I travel from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego without a car is to line 992 bus and tram which takes 2h 12m and costs $16 - $30.

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How long does it take to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego, including transfers.

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Where do I catch the San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego bus from?

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Lindbergh Field & Terminal 1 station.

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Where does the San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego bus arrive?

San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Otay Mesa Transit Center station.

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Can I drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego is 37 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego.

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Where can I stay near Cross Border Express, San Diego?

There are 314+ hotels available in Cross Border Express, San Diego. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.

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What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Cross Border Express, San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego via Broadway & Pacific Hwy, Santa Fe Depot Transit Center, Otay Mesa Transit Center, and Siempre Viva Rd & Avenida Costa Brava in around 2h 25m.

How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone+1 619-233-3004Websitesdmts.comAve. Duration39 minFrequencyEvery 15 minutesEstimated price$1 - $4Schedules atsdmts.comOne Way - Senior / Disabled / Medicare$2One Way - Adult/Youth$4

How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone+1 619-233-3004Websitesdmts.comAve. Duration26 minFrequencyEvery 20 minutesEstimated price$1 - $8Schedules atsdmts.comOne Way - Senior / Disabled / Medicare$1 - $4One Way - Adult/Youth$3 - $8Ave. Duration16 minFrequencyEvery 20 minutesEstimated price$1 - $8 Schedules atsdmts.comOne Way - Senior / Disabled / Medicare$1 - $4One Way - Adult/Youth$3 - $8Ave. Duration59 minFrequencyEvery 30 minutes Estimated price$1 - $8Schedules atsdmts.comOne Way - Senior / Disabled / Medicare$1 - $4One Way - Adult/Youth$3 - $8

How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

Shuttles by Jayride

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.

Ave. Duration26 minFrequencyOn demandEstimated price$60 - $90Shuttle$60 - $90

How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

CBX Cross Border Express

How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego airport?

Jayride Private Transfers

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.

Websitejayride.comAve. Duration 26 minFrequencyOn demandEstimated price$140 - $200Private$140 - $200

Taxi from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Cross Border Express, San Diego

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Trips from San Diego Airport (SAN)

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How do I get to the Mexican border from San Diego?

There are three pedestrian points where visitors can cross the border from San Diego County into the main Tijuana metro area: PedEast (closer to the San Ysidro Trolley stop), Otay Mesa, and the Cross Border Express (more on the latter in the flying section).

How far is San Diego airport from the Mexican border?

The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Cross Border Express, San Diego is 18 miles. The road distance is 23.1 miles.

Is there a shuttle from San Diego airport to Tijuana?

Yes or SDMTS picks up at the airport. SDMTS will take you to the San Ysidro Transit Center stop in Tijuana.

What is the port of entry to Mexico from San Diego?

The San Diego – Tijuana region is home to the busiest border crossing in the western hemisphere. The San Ysidro – Puerta México port of entry handles over 90,000 passenger vehicles traveling north and south on a daily basis.