Can you walk across the border from Tijuana airport?

Cross Border Xpress (CBX) is a pedestrian bridge exclusively for passengers of the Tijuana International Airport that allows passengers to cross the border between Mexico and the United States. The bridge is 390 feet long and connects the Tijuana International Airport with a service terminal in San Diego.

What is the best time to cross the Otay border?

The best time to cross from Tijuana to San Diego is the early morning 4:am to 6:am. If you’re the early bird, you’ll get the worm, or the tacos in this case. Try to get to San Ysidro at 4 a.m. to begin the process. The other times to avoid, if possible, would be weekends and holidays.

How much is the CBX shuttle?

The shuttle fare for a ride from CBX to San Ysidro is $6, and the shuttles run to the San Ysidro bus station. The airport transfer from CBX to San Diego operates to and from downtown and costs $11. Finally, the CBX shuttle to LA is $25 and runs to several locations, including downtown LA, Santa Ana, and Anaheim.

Can you walk across the border at Otay Mesa?

Alternatively, you could use the Cross Border Xpress. This is a 390 foot pedestrian sky bridge that connects Tijuana airport with a special terminal on the U.S. side of the border in the city of Otay Mesa. You can walk directly to Tijuana airport from the U.S. without having to travel through Tijuana.

How long is the wait to cross the Otay border?

Border Wait Times. Infrastructure permitting, the processing goals CBP has set for travelers are: SENTRI/NEXUS Lanes: 15 minutes; Ready Lanes: 50% of general traffic lane wait times. For cross border travel impacts due to COVID-19, please visit the DHS website and USA.gov website.

What is the point of entry for CBX?

The CBX entrance is immediately adjacent to the baggage claim area. Do not exit to the public area of the airport, otherwise you will not be allowed to cross through CBX. All re-entries to the baggage claim area are prohibited.

How long is the walk from CBX to Tijuana Airport?

With Tijuana becoming a more popular option to fly out of for some San Diego or LA based travelers, CBX provides a favorable alternative to sitting in traffic driving across the border. In a quick 3 minutes, ticketed passengers can walk across the CBX Bridge to the airport terminal.

Is Otay Mesa faster than San Ysidro?

While Otay Mesa is quicker to cross, it is more difficult to reach on the Tijuana side. To my mind it’s a toss up during the crowded times. If it’s not a crowded time, then San Ysidro is probably faster.