How to travel from Oaxaca to Tijuana, Mexico

The distance between Oaxaca and Tijuana is around 2,684km (1,668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Oaxaca 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.

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Fly

Fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to Tijuana (TIJ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    MX$6,650($320)
Operated by

Volaris

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Bus

Take the bus to Puebla Terminal CAPU and then to Tijuana Buenavista.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,820($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tijuana.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance3,208km (1,993 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oaxaca and Tijuana

There are several options for getting from Oaxaca to Tijuana by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$2,820 ($135) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$6,650 ($320).

The distance between Oaxaca and Tijuana is around 2,684km (1,668 miles).

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Oaxaca and Tijuana by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oaxaca to Tijuana is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx MX$6,650 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Oaxaca and Tijuana, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$2,820 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Oaxaca and Tijuana. We recommend that you fly from Oaxaca (OAX) to Tijuana (TIJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oaxaca and Tijuana. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oaxaca to Tijuana. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puebla Terminal CAPU and ACN Puebla. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

ADO, Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC), ACN Autobuses, Autobuses Elite and TAP run regular bus services between Oaxaca and Tijuana. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Oaxaca and Tijuana. Flights depart from Oaxaca (OAX) and arrive at Tijuana (TIJ). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Oaxaca and Tijuana with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 55m.

Volaris, Aeroméxico and Viva Aerobus fly between Oaxaca and Tijuana. Flights depart from Oaxaca (OAX) and and arrive into Tijuana (TIJ). These flights usually take around 3h 55m.

The flight from Oaxaca to Tijuana typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Oaxaca (OAX) 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 Oaxaca and Tijuana. The distance is around 3,208km (1,993 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oaxaca to Tijuana is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around MX$6,650 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oaxaca and Tijuana

Transport options from Oaxaca to Tijuana
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 10m
MX$6,650($320)
once daily2,684km (1,668 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 40m
MX$7,275($350)
twice daily2,787km (1,732 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 14h
MX$2,820($135)
twice daily3,499km (2,174 miles)
Bus via Asunción Nochixtlán1 day 21h
MX$3,260($155)
every 3 hours3,212km (1,996 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
MX$5,625($270)
on demand3,208km (1,993 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