How to travel from Cozumel to Tijuana, Mexico
The distance between Cozumel and Tijuana is around 3,300km (2,050 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to jump in a helicopter and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cozumel to Tijuana by plane, helicopter, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tijuana → Cozumel if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Cozumel (CZM) to Tijuana (TIJ).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time5h 50m
- Typical costMX$6,270($300)
Volaris
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Playa del Carmen then take the bus to Puebla and then to Tijuana Buenavista.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMX$4,325($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Helicopter and Bus
Jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport and then to Villahermosa Airport then take the bus to Hermosillo and then to Tijuana Buenavista.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$97,145($4,645)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Calica then drive to Tijuana.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMX$8,280($395)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cozumel and Tijuana
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cozumel to Tijuana by plane, helicopter, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MX$4,325 ($205) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can jump in a helicopter and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$14,695 ($705).
The distance between Cozumel and Tijuana is around 3,300km (2,050 miles).
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Cozumel and Tijuana by plane.
The quickest way to get from Cozumel to Tijuana is to jump in a helicopter and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx MX$14,695 ($705).
The cheapest way to travel between Cozumel and Tijuana is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MX$4,325 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cozumel and Tijuana. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Tijuana (TIJ). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cozumel and Tijuana. We recommend that you jump in a helicopter to Cancún International Airport then fly from Cancun (CUN) to Tijuana (TIJ). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Cozumel and Tijuana. Flights depart from Cozumel (CZM) and arrive at Tijuana (TIJ) - via Mexico City (MEX). The flight takes around 5h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Cozumel to Tijuana. There is however a flight that goes via Mexico City (MEX). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cozumel to Tijuana typically takes around 5h 50m. Flights depart from Cozumel (CZM) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cozumel to Tijuana. We recommend that you fly from Cozumel (CZM) to Tijuana (TIJ). instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cozumel to Tijuana is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around MX$6,270 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cozumel and Tijuana
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 55m | MX$6,270($300) | once daily | 3,583km (2,226 miles) |
| Fly to San Diego (SAN) | 7h 20m | MX$6,855($330) | once daily | 3,624km (2,252 miles) |
| Helicopter and Plane | 5h 40m | MX$14,695($705) | once daily | 3,300km (2,050 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | MX$6,060($290) | twice daily | 3,642km (2,263 miles) |
| Fly to Los Angeles (LAX), Bus | 8h 45m | MX$6,650($320) | every 4 hours | 3,691km (2,293 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 11h | MX$4,325($205) | twice daily | 4,657km (2,894 miles) |
| Ferry to Playa del Carmen, bus | 2 days 18h | MX$4,660($225) | once daily | 4,413km (2,742 miles) |
Helicopter and Bus | 1 day 18h | MX$97,145($4,645) | once daily | 4,373km (2,717 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2 days 1h | MX$8,280($395) | twice daily | 4,377km (2,720 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cozumel and Tijuana
Airlines
Volaris
Mayair
Viva Aerobus
Aeroméxico
American Airlines
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Bus companies
Turistab
ADO
Autobuses Teotihuacan
Autobuses Elite
TAP
Ferry operators
Winjet
Ultramar Ferry
Airports near Tijuana
The following major airports near Tijuana offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Tijuana
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Tijuana
General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO)
- Distance
- 680km (423 miles) from Tijuana