CBX Cross Border Xpress Car Service
Premium car service to and from the Cross Border Xpress terminal — your bridge between San Diego and Tijuana Airport
How do I get to CBX Cross Border Xpress?
CBX Cross Border Xpress is located at 4225 Otay Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92154, just minutes from the Otay Mesa border crossing. The easiest way to get to CBX is by booking a car service — Elite Mexico Tours provides door-to-door luxury transport from anywhere in San Diego County directly to the CBX terminal entrance. CBX is a pedestrian skywalk that connects the US side to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), allowing ticketed passengers to walk across the border and catch flights from Mexico without driving into Tijuana. Your chauffeur drops you at the CBX entrance, and you walk directly to your gate.
What Is CBX Cross Border Xpress?
The Cross Border Xpress (CBX) is a privately operated pedestrian bridge that connects a terminal on the US side in Otay Mesa, San Diego, directly to Tijuana International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de Tijuana — TIJ) in Mexico.
If you have a boarding pass for a flight departing from or arriving at TIJ, you can purchase a CBX crossing ticket and simply walk across the bridge to the airport terminal. No driving through the border, no long lines at the port of entry, and no navigating Tijuana traffic. CBX has transformed how San Diego residents access affordable flights to destinations across Mexico, Central America, and Latin America.
Who Uses CBX?
Budget-Savvy Travelers
Flights from Tijuana Airport to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancun, and other destinations are often 40-60% cheaper than flying from SAN or LAX. CBX makes those savings accessible from the US side.
Business Travelers
Executives traveling to Mexico for maquiladora visits, meetings in CDMX, or corporate events use CBX to avoid border congestion and maintain a professional travel experience.
Families Visiting Mexico
Families flying to visit relatives in Mexico use CBX to skip the chaos of driving across the border with kids and luggage. Walk across, board your flight, done.
Latin America Connections
Tijuana Airport offers nonstop flights to destinations throughout Latin America that require connections from US airports. CBX opens direct access from San Diego.
Our CBX Car Service
Elite Mexico Tours is the preferred car service for CBX travelers. Our bilingual chauffeurs know the Otay Mesa area inside and out, and we time your arrival perfectly so you walk straight from our vehicle into the CBX terminal.
- Downtown San Diego to CBX — ~25 minutes
- La Jolla / Del Mar to CBX — ~30 minutes
- North County (Carlsbad/Oceanside) to CBX — ~45 minutes
- Chula Vista / National City to CBX — ~15 minutes
- LAX / Orange County to CBX — ~2-2.5 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a passport to use CBX?
Yes. You need a valid passport to cross into Mexico via CBX. You also need a boarding pass for a flight departing from or arriving at Tijuana Airport (TIJ). A CBX crossing ticket (purchased online at crossborderxpress.com) is also required.
How much is the CBX crossing fee?
The CBX pedestrian bridge crossing ticket is approximately $16-18 USD each way. This is separate from your flight ticket and your car service fare. You can purchase CBX tickets in advance online.
Is there parking at CBX?
CBX offers paid parking, but rates add up quickly for multi-day trips. A car service is often cheaper and far more convenient — we drop you at the door and pick you up on return. No parking fees, no shuttle rides.
Can you pick me up when I return through CBX?
Absolutely. Book a return trip and your chauffeur will be waiting at the CBX terminal exit when you walk back to the US side. We track your incoming TIJ flight for delays so the timing is seamless.
What if my flight is delayed at Tijuana Airport?
We track your TIJ flight and adjust your pickup time automatically. No extra charges for flight delays — your chauffeur will be there when you walk out of CBX.
Book Your CBX Car Service Today
Call (619) 625-6225 or book online — we will get you to CBX on time.