How to travel from Tijuana to Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The distance between Tijuana and Isla Mujeres is around 3,283km (2,040 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tijuana to Isla Mujeres by plane, ferry, bus, helicopter and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isla Mujeres → Tijuana if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical costMX$4,660($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hermosillo then Villahermosa and then to Cancún then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMX$2,405($115)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Punta Sam then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMX$8,050($385)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tijuana and Isla Mujeres
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tijuana to Isla Mujeres by plane, ferry, bus, helicopter and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MX$2,405 ($115) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,660 ($225).
The distance between Tijuana and Isla Mujeres is around 3,283km (2,040 miles).
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Tijuana and Isla Mujeres by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tijuana to Isla Mujeres is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx MX$4,660 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Tijuana and Isla Mujeres is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MX$2,405 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tijuana and Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tijuana to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Isla Mujeres is Cancún International Airport (CUN) (CUN) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres. Cozumel International Airport (CZM) (CZM) and Mérida International Airport (MID) (MID) 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 Tijuana to Isla Mujeres. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Cancun (CUN) then take a ferry to Isla Mujeres. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tijuana to Isla Mujeres is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around MX$4,660 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tijuana and Isla Mujeres
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 50m | MX$4,660($225) | every 4 hours | 3,283km (2,040 miles) |
| Fly to Cancun (CUN), Ferry | 6h 40m | MX$13,170($630) | once daily | 3,340km (2,075 miles) |
| Plane, Helicopter and Ferry | 7h 30m | MX$17,060($815) | every 4 hours | 3,683km (2,289 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | MX$6,190($295) | twice daily | 3,318km (2,062 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 4 similar | 2 days 3h | MX$2,405($115) | once daily | 4,521km (2,809 miles) |
| Bus to ACN Puebla, ferry | 2 days 8h | MX$4,685($225) | twice daily | 4,693km (2,916 miles) |
| Bus to Córdoba, ferry | 2 days 15h | MX$4,055($195) | once daily | 4,566km (2,837 miles) |
| Bus to Mexico City North, ferry | 2 days 17h | MX$4,955($235) | twice daily | 4,454km (2,768 miles) |
| Bus to Mexicali, ferry | 2 days 20h | MX$5,330($255) | twice daily | 4,514km (2,805 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days 1h | MX$8,050($385) | every 20 mins | 4,380km (2,722 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tijuana and Isla Mujeres
Airlines
Viva Aerobus
Volaris
Aeroméxico
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
United Airlines
Bus companies
Turistab
Tours Acosta
Autobuses Elite
TAP
ABC
Ferry operators
Ultramar Ferry
helicopters
Holbox Collection
Airports near Isla Mujeres
The following major airports near Isla Mujeres offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Mexico and internationally.
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Cozumel International Airport (CZM)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Isla Mujeres
Mérida International Airport (MID)
- Distance
- 306km (190 miles) from Isla Mujeres