How was your experience?

@@moni1404 smooth! I followed the steps provided in the video. Much more convenient

@@Profound_Travelz After crossing the bridge into the Mexico side, did you have to go downstairs into the airport and go through a bunch of security checkpoints? Last time during Covid we had to do that along with filling out some covid questionnaire.

Thanks, Mabel. Once you cross CBX into Tijuana International Airport, you can exit the airport. Please note that CBX won’t allow you to cross until 2-3 hours prior to your departure time. So your time in Tijuana will be limited. Safe travels!

Thanks! Where are you headed to in Mexico? CBX and other surrounding private lots offer short and long term parking for all types of budgets.

Hi Al Bee - I recommend you complete the FMM at CBX. It’s a quick and easy process. Safe travels!

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Hi @Paula. I got dropped off but, there are lots of parking options available at CBX and surrounding business too. Safe travels!

Thank you!

Hi. Thanks for your question. CBX provides wheelchair and mobility assistance to and from the Tijuana International Airport through its “Assisted Pass Program”. You should also contact ur airline in advance to request wheelchair or mobility assistance once in Tijuana International Airport. Hope this helps.

There’s also no parking at all on most days and not worth risking missing a flight because you end up having to park streets away. Better to pay someone to take you and get dropped off.

What about Uber from the border?

What lot did you park in?

@jumpman247 I parked on the side of the street lot , which you still paid for the spot. I would suggest if your going to park there get donlot 1,2 3 witch are gated.

CBX is awesome!! We have parked here and used the CBX multiple times...and never had a problem. We did have to walk a bit once parked...

Similar to any transportation terminal (I.e., train, bus, airport), you have the option of parking at CBX for a fee or park elsewhere and be dropped off. There’s many more affordable parking options outside the CBX terminal.

Yes, CBX is open 24 hours. Highly recommend you take CBX rather than crossing at San Ysidro Border Crossing.

My return from CBX into the USA was much quicker.

That sounds like the amount of days maximum you can get. But they used to write it on the fmm after you arrived at your destination. Now that they have this new electronic way I’m not sure, but I know 180 is the maximum time you get on a visitors visa

Hey! To complete the Mexican Immigration Form (required to enter CBX), I had to scan a valid passport or passport card. Let me know if you have additional questions.

Was the system you scanned your passport a US CBP system (or Mexico). Thinking it’s CBP as you exit the US. Can you confirm?

Hi Vital - you will need to complete the FMM in order to enter CBX access bridge into Tijuana International Airport. The form is free to complete and accessible at the CBX terminal. Safe travels!

@@MIKEONTHEMOVE muchas gracias.

@@MIKEONTHEMOVE Do temporary residents of Mexico have to fill out the FMM?

Don't think you have to do a questionnaire, I used it last November. Maybe they required you to mask up if that.

Hey! Thanks for the question. Are you crossing from the US to Mex? When crossing CBX from the United States to Mexico, you are permitted to use the bridge 24 hours prior to the departure of your flight.

Right! Having your cbx ticket on your phone is sufficient

Hi Jorge - my understanding is that if you’re a US citizen and using CBX to enter into Tijuana International Airport, you must present a valid passport. Safe travels!

of course, man, Mexico and the USA are sovereign countries, they are going to check out anybody crossing over 🙂

Yes! US passport cards are acceptable for CBX and entry into Mexico / Tijuana International Airport. And you can use ur US passport card as a form of valid ID for domestic flights within Mexico too.

Arrive 3-3.5 hours before your flight because the Immigration line is long to get your passport stamped to go into Mexico. Go to the FMM kiosk to answer a few questions and the kiosk will spit out the FMM form for you. To get to the next step, the agent will ask for your FMM form and boarding pass on your phone or physical boarding pass. The next step is to pay $30 per person if you are staying in Mexico 7 days or longer. They will not ask you to pay the $30 FMM fee if you stay 6 days or less. Then you continue thru and will be stopped to pay the $30 CBX bridge fee. You pay this on-line and print out the QR code or pay at the kiosk there. The agents at the airport are very helpful. You got this.

Sure. As long as you have a boarding pass and passport, once you are at the airport, you can find an exit into the city of Tijuana.

What if you don’t have a passport?

You have to have a passport. Especially when dealing with airports

You can print them out online or through a kiosk. There is also a desk that can help you as well. I know Volaris has a TJX IATA code that bundles air fare and CBX in one ticket.

Hey! Non-Mexican nationals will need to complete an FMM (Mexican Immigration form Tourist Visa) at CBX before crossing into Mexico. The FMM is free. As long as you are flying out of Tijuana International Airport and have a CBX ticket, you can cross using CBX (one way or round trip). Let me know if you have additional questions. Safe travels!

As far as I understand, which I have not done this process, you do need need a visa to go to Mexico if you are a US citizen.

@@Wakaflockaflank USA citizens will need to complete the FFM form at CBX/prior to entering Mexico. Although mandatory, the FMM is not a visa. FMM form can be easily completed at the CBX entry point. Note - a payment of migratory may/will required if staying in Mex longer than 7 days.

@@Wakaflockaflank There is no visa. The Mexican Immigration and Customs agent just stamp your passport and put a date 6 months out and you're good to enjoy Mexico.

I did it before and you don't fill out the Mexico one but the U. S. A form

Yes, once you are in the Tijuana International Airport, you can exit the airport into Tijuana. Keep in mind that you can use CBX up to 24 hours before your flight departure from Tijuana Airport.

You need a passport

What happened? Im in the same boat i dont have a passport

Unfortunately you need your passport. Me and my wife decided to cross into Tijuana and parked our car by the airport

isn't that for Mexican national security to check people coming into Mexico? As is their right as a sovereign nation. I would imagine it's Mexican tax payer dollars right 🙂

Thanks for your question. Unless you are a Mexican Citizen, you will need a passport (book or card) to complete the Immigration Form also known as FMM to enter CBX and into Tijuana International Airport. I suggest you try to complete the FMM in advance here: www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html

Hi Eliz. A passport is required to cross CBX and to complete FMM form. www.crossborderxpress.com/en/requirements

I think they removed the ability to go through NAFTA members using only a driver license after 9/11. 🙂

Besides if you get injured in Mexico in a car accident or end up in a hospital, trust me, you want to have a passport or you may have a hard time getting back home. Just saw this situation with some people doing snd excursion from a cruise ship and got hurt with no passport. Not to mention that they won’t let you go until you have paid cash or credit card for services rendered.

Yes, there is, but I don't recall how much we paid.

You will need a valid passport or passport card. This will be required when going through Mexican customs either prior to the bridge crossing or entering the airport.

@@MIKEONTHEMOVE but that's only using the cbx you need a passport? Because I just had a friend and also my ex sister-in-law went to Cancun through t.j. airport just using their California IDs and brought the birth certificates just in case but we're never asked to show their birth certificates.

@@monstamonstas0605 so if you guy’s didn’t use cbx how did you guys got to the airport?

@@jgonzalezjg896 never went yet. Lol

@@monstamonstas0605they probably didn’t go through cbx and instead did the foot path from the border

For sure. You can cross the international border at Otay Mesa or San Ysidro. But CBX is meant to eliminate the hassle and create a stress free experience. For $30 charge to use CBX round trip…it’s a service to consider.

@LuisC - proof of citizenship will be need to enter CBX. As a dual citizen- Either a valid USA passport or as a Mexican National, you need either a valid passport, consular card, INE credential, birth certificate or Mexican nationality certificate. Also, don’t forget your boarding pass and CBX ticket. Hope this information helps!

Hey. Thanks for your question. To cross into Tijuana International Airport/Mexico using CBX you must have a passport (book or card). This is needed for completing the FMM (immigration form).

Video was recorded on a Friday in October (10/28)

Thx ! @@MIKEONTHEMOVE

About 23 miles or around 25-30 minutes. There is a bus that connects to it from SAN airport at Terminals 1 and 2.

@@michaelhorgan9525 I can’t seem to find details of this shuttle anywhere. Can you please share a link if possible. Thanks.

Only if u staying over 7 days.

Uber and Lyft cannot cross the border per company rules last I heard. Another option is to Park in SD if you prefer, walk across the border and uber to airport. My favorite option is to park in Otay Mesa at paid parking (cheaper and fenced in) and take the free shuttle to the airport, about 5 minutes. I am driving from Yuma. Usually we just drive to Mexicali and use their secure parking, but not all locations fly out of there.

@@bobinyuma1 Could you please let me know which parking place is reliable in Otay Mesa ? Thank you a lot !!

@@bobinyuma1 Is that the lot at Southwestern College Higher Education Center? How often do the shuttles run and is reservation needed? Thx!

@@ccfully nope, researched was was online, paid 15.00 a day, and shuttle comes at your request. There are two or three in the area. I also saw open spots owned by cbx, but they are not reserved, so not guaranteed

@@sophiachang9019 please let me know if you find out which lot :)

Hi Wanda - a flight boarding pass is required to enter and use CBX.

@@MIKEONTHEMOVE thanks, I'm catching on! I'll just take a taxi or Uber cross over, get processed, then rent a car. You know, in case I want to head over to Santa Rosalia, and Mulege.

Hi I live in SD, so I'm thinking of flying to Cabo San Lucas using TJ airline. So far from my understanding go to CBX, fill up form FMM how much ? , then bridge

About 2014-15%. It’s simply amazing!

Yes they do offer wheelchair service but you will need to transfer over to a second wheelchair once you cross the border into the Tijuana airport.

yes. Came back 2-19-23, about 6pm. The regular CBP line was about 30 minutes, the walking sentri was 1 minute. I know, I forgot my sentri card and had to wait, while sentri had no one using the lane. Go figure

Don’t risk it. Hardly any parking the last few times I’ve flown out. And I mean none! People end up parking streets away in the business park - which is not long term parking. Find someone to drop you off instead. Otherwise…worth it.

CBX is located in Otay Mesa right next to Tijuana Airport. There is a shuttle that can take you there from San Diego airport, Santa Fe Depot, or even San Ysidro trolley.

​@@michaelhorgan9525thank you much

It might just be international based on the length of runways I dunno. That's a good point lol.

It is because of SAN (Lindbergh Field). SAN is only 30 minutes away from CBX and Tijuana residents or expats just go there for their domestic flights. Tijuana has had service in the past to Asia and you can connect to Mexico City which does have flights throughout the world. There are flights at Vallarta and Cabo last time I checked to SAN. LAX also has flights to various Mexican destinations as well.

@@michaelhorgan9525 I'm trying to figure out if CBX is worth it in my case. I thought it was a good travel hack to get there quicker, but not if you have to get there 3 or 4 hours early 😞 I have a friend down there....there's a direct 1 hour flight on Volaris to her town from TIJ airport. So coming from SJC, if I fly to SAN, go to CBX, cross into Mexico, and then fly down there, and CBX only takes a couple hours, it would be a 5 hour process, which would be a huge improvement from the 8 hours total if I fly to LAX and take an indirect flight from there (from LAX, they stop in Guadalajara). So I dunno....do you have to get to CBX four hours early?

A lot of people in Southern Cali just cross over and fly out of the Tijuana airport to other parts of MX because then they pay Mexican prices for their flights instead of American prices. I bet it’s even cheaper if you hide or change your VPN location to TJ when booking online.

You must have a passport if you go through the airport.

Mexico City is fuckin awesome!!

@@GeretSmith - Yes, if you’re criminal or drug trafficker.

@@christopherp.hitchens3902 Christopher I can tell your white ass aint ever left North Dakota!