How to get from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

April 26, 2024

Rosarito is a popular resort town located along the coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. A popular beach destination for US tourists, Rosarito has some of the best surf spots in Mexico and an incredible artificial reef to explore.

There are two different transfer options to get from Tijuana airport to Rosarito; taxi or bus. Taking a Tijuana airport taxi will take just 30 minutes to reach Rosarito and will cost around €25 (MXN 500), making it a very affordable transfer option. Taking the Tim Premier bus, on the other hand, will take at least 1 hour and 50 minutes and will cost €20 (MXN 400), as it isn’t direct.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€78	30min	24/7
Taxi	€25	30min	24/7
Bus	€40	110min	15:15–17:20

How to get a taxi from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito

The quickest and only direct way to travel from Tijuana airport to Rosarito is by taking a taxi. The journey time in a Tijuana airport taxi is an impressive 30 minutes and the cost will be just €25 (MXN 500), making it an affordable option.

How much is a taxi from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito?

The average cost of a taxi from Tijuana airport to Rosarito beach will be €25 (MXN 500), however, this may change depending on your driver as there are no official set rate fares.

If you’d prefer a set rate fare you can rely on, you can pre-book your Tijuana Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€25 (MXN 500)

Trip Duration

30 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 outside of Tijuana Airport.

Where do I find the taxi stand at Tijuana Airport?

Taxis are available 24/7 from just outside the main terminal at Tijuana airport. Simply walk through the exit doors and you will see the long line of taxis in front of you.

Convenience

By far the easiest and most convenient way to travel from Tijuana airport to Rosarito is by taxi. You won’t have to make any changes or wait hours for public transport. Instead, you can travel to the beach resort, knowing your personal belongings are safely stored, in just 30 minutes.

Editor’s Note

To save money, you can split the cost of a taxi between up to 4 passengers.

Useful Tips

If you don't speak Spanish, be sure to write down your hotel's address and show it to your driver.

The cost of a Tijuana taxi includes 4 passengers.

Make sure you agree on a price with your driver before getting into the taxi.

How to get a bus from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito

Unfortunately, there’s no bus that runs directly from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito. You will first need to take a taxi from the airport to Tijuana Zona Centro, then take the Tim Premier bus from there to Rosarito. The total journey time is around 1 hour and 50 minutes, not including wait times, and the cost is around €20 (MXN 400) in total.

How much is the bus from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Tim Premier bus is just €5 (MXN 100). However, you must also pay for a taxi from the airport to the city centre, which will cost around €15 (MXN 300). That brings up the total cost of your journey to €20 (MXN 400).

Cost

€20 (MXN 400)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 50 Min.

*The bus only leaves twice a day at 15:15 and 17:20.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The bus only runs twice a day from Tijuana Airport; 15:15 and 17:20.

Where do I get the bus at Tijuana Airport?

There’s no direct bus from Tijuana airport to Rosarito. You must first take a taxi into Tijuana Zona Centro, and then take the Tim Premier bus from there to Rosarito.

Convenience

As the bus ride isn’t direct from Tijuana airport to Rosarito, it’s the slowest and least convenient transfer option. Not only does the bus take over an hour longer than the taxi, but the cost is almost the same. The bus also only departs twice at nighttime, so if you land in the morning, you will have an extremely long wait time.

Timetables

Tim Premier Bus

Editor’s Note

Taking the bus to cover the journey from Tijuana airport to Rosarito is expensive and rather time-consuming. I highly recommend taking a taxi instead.

Useful Tips

You can purchase your bus tickets online in advance.

Ensure the Tim Premier bus you get on is headed in the direction of Ensenada.

Travel time may vary depending on the level of traffic.

Welcome Pickups transfer

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If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Tijuana. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

Flight monitoring

Drivers are always on time

Quality support

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DAYTIME

€45.0

NIGHTTIME

€54.0

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Tijuana airport to Rosarito, Mexico?

There are two ways to get from Tijuana airport to Rosarito, taxi or bus. Taking a Tijuana Airport taxi is the best way to travel as it costs just €25 (MXN 500) and takes 30 minutes to reach the resort town. Taking a Tim Premier bus will cost around €20 (MXN 400) and will take at least 1 hour and 50 minutes as there’s no direct service.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Tijuana airport to Rosarito?

The local taxi drivers don’t give set fares for the journey into Rosarito. The average cost for a taxi from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito will be €25 (MXN 500), but this is subject to change. For a fixed rate fare you can count on, we recommend booking your transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups.

Is there a direct bus from Tijuana airport to Rosarito?

No, there’s no direct bus from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito. You will first need to take a taxi into Tijuana, then take the Tim Premier bus from there to the coast. The total journey time is around 1 hour and 50 minutes and the cost will be approximately €20 (MXN 400) per traveller.

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How to get a taxi from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito

How much is a taxi from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito?

Cost

€25 (MXN 500)

Trip Duration

30 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 outside of Tijuana Airport.

Where do I find the taxi stand at Tijuana Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get a bus from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito

How much is the bus from Tijuana Airport to Rosarito?

Cost

€20 (MXN 400)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 50 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The bus only runs twice a day from Tijuana Airport; 15:15 and 17:20.

Where do I get the bus at Tijuana Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Tim Premier Bus

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Tijuana airport to Rosarito, Mexico?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Tijuana airport to Rosarito?

Is there a direct bus from Tijuana airport to Rosarito?

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