How to travel from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana, Mexico

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana is around 1,826km (1,135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TijuanaCiudad Juárez if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana (TIJ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 60m
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,075($145)
Operated by

Volaris

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Torreón then Culiacán and then to San Ysidro.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$3,405($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tijuana.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Distance2,555km (1,587 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around MX$3,075 ($145) and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana is around 1,826km (1,135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 993km (617 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx MX$3,075 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around MX$3,075 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana. We recommend that you fly from Monterrey (MTY) to Tijuana (TIJ). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monterrey, Torreón, Culiacán and San Ysidro. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Omnibus de Mexico, Futura Select, Grupo Senda, ETN, ACN Autobuses, Autobuses Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa Mexico, Aguacaliente and Autobuses del Evora run regular bus services between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and arrive at Tijuana (TIJ). The flight takes around 2h 60m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 60m.

Volaris, Viva Aerobus and Aeroméxico fly between Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Tijuana (TIJ). These flights usually take around 2h 60m.

The flight from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana typically takes around 2h 60m. Flights depart from Monterrey (MTY) and and arrive into Tijuana (TIJ).

The closest major airport to Tijuana is Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) (TIJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tijuana. General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) (MXL) and General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO) (HMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana. The distance is around 2,555km (1,587 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around MX$3,075 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Juárez and Tijuana

Transport options from Ciudad Juárez to Tijuana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
MX$3,075($145)
once daily1,826km (1,135 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
MX$3,405($165)
once daily2,635km (1,637 miles)
Bus via Santa Ana1 day 9h
MX$3,280($155)
4 times a day2,260km (1,404 miles)
Drive
24h 40m
MX$4,475($215)
on demand2,555km (1,587 miles)

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Airports near Tijuana

The following major airports near Tijuana offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.

TIJ
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tijuana
MXL
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Tijuana
HMO
General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO)
International Airport
Distance
680km (423 miles) from Tijuana