How to travel from Tijuana to Puebla, Mexico

The distance between Tijuana and Puebla is around 2,411km (1,498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tijuana to Puebla 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 Tijuana (TIJ) to Puebla (PBC).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    MX$4,305($205)
Operated by

Volaris

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Bus

Take the bus to ACN Puebla.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    MX$2,300($110)
Operated by

ACN Autobuses

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Drive

Drive to Puebla.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,887km (1,794 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tijuana and Puebla

There are several options for getting from Tijuana to Puebla by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MX$2,300 ($110) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MX$4,305 ($205).

The distance between Tijuana and Puebla is around 2,411km (1,498 miles).

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tijuana and Puebla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tijuana to Puebla is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx MX$4,305 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Tijuana and Puebla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MX$2,300 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tijuana and Puebla. We recommend that you fly from Tijuana (TIJ) to Puebla (PBC). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tijuana and Puebla. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tijuana and Puebla with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 9h.

ACN Autobuses, Autobuses Elite, TAP, ADO, Estrella Roja, Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC) and Turistab run regular bus services between Tijuana and Puebla. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tijuana and Puebla. Flights depart from Tijuana (TIJ) and arrive at Puebla (PBC). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Tijuana and Puebla with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 20m.

Volaris and Viva Aerobus fly between Tijuana and Puebla. Flights depart from Tijuana (TIJ) and and arrive into Puebla (PBC). These flights usually take around 3h 20m.

The flight from Tijuana to Puebla typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Tijuana (TIJ) and and arrive into Puebla (PBC).

The closest major airport to Puebla is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) (PBC) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Puebla. Mexico City International Airport (MEX) (MEX) and Toluca International Airport (TLC) (TLC) 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 Tijuana and Puebla. The distance is around 2,887km (1,794 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tijuana to Puebla is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around MX$4,305 ($205).

How do I get from Tijuana to Puebla

Compare travel optionsbetween Tijuana and Puebla

Transport options from Tijuana to Puebla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
MX$4,305($205)
every 4 hours2,411km (1,498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
MX$2,300($110)
twice daily3,175km (1,973 miles)
Bus via Mexico City North1 day 16h
MX$2,740($130)
every 20 mins2,883km (1,791 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
MX$5,060($240)
on demand2,887km (1,794 miles)

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Airports near Puebla

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

PBC
Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Puebla
MEX
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Puebla
TLC
Toluca International Airport (TLC)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Puebla