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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Tijuana by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - SAN
    7h 3m
    $3,803–9,511

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    8h 45m
    $3,040–12,390

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    36h 34m
    $13,100–20,717

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    37h 40m
    $7,696–10,562

  5. Drive  2,079.3 km

    1. Drive from Austin to Tijuanacar car 2,079.3 km
    20h 10m
    $5,299–7,654

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    8h 50m
    $3,911–10,924

Austin to Tijuana by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$13,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,921.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, and El Monte in around 37h 40m.

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