By Aradhana Bhandary, REALTOR® (About Aradhana: /about-aradhana). Published: May 19, 2026. Cross Border Xpress (CBX) is a pedestrian bridge in San Diego that connects directly to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). A Fresno Realtor's guide to skipping LAX, saving up to 50%, and flying nonstop to Cancun, Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Guadalajara.
Published by Aradhana Bhandary | Fresno & Clovis Area Real Estate Expert | Updated May 2026
Cross Border Xpress (CBX) is a private pedestrian sky bridge at 2745 Otay Pacific Drive, San Diego, CA 92154 that connects directly to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) in Mexico. Travelers park on the U.S. side, walk across the bridge in about 5 to 10 minutes, clear Mexican immigration, and board flights as domestic passengers. CBX operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Location: 2745 Otay Pacific Drive, San Diego, CA 92154 Connects to: Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), Mexico Hours: Open 24/7 Nonstop destinations from TIJ: 35+ cities across Mexico, including Cancun, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos Typical savings vs. LAX: Up to 50% on combined airfare, bridge ticket, and parking Current promotion: 20% off tickets and parking for stays of 6+ days for Greater LA residents (GLA bundle) Official site: crossborderxpress.com
If you have ever tried to catch an international flight out of LAX to Mexico, you already know the story. The 405 traffic. The packed Tom Bradley Terminal. The parking fees that sting before your vacation even starts. There is a better way, and it is something my multicultural clients and I have been buzzing about lately.
CBX is a fully enclosed pedestrian bridge that physically spans the U.S.–Mexico border. The process is simple: 1. Drive or shuttle to the CBX terminal in Otay Mesa, San Diego. 2. Park on site or get dropped off. 3. Show your bridge ticket and a valid flight ticket departing from or arriving at Tijuana International Airport. 4. Walk across the bridge (about 5 to 10 minutes). 5. Clear Mexican immigration on the Tijuana side and continue to your gate. Returning to the U.S. works the same in reverse, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the San Diego side.
From Fresno, Bakersfield, San Bernardino, the Inland Empire, Orange County, or San Diego itself, CBX dramatically simplifies travel to Mexico. Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) serves over 35 nonstop destinations across Mexico, including Cancun, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos. These routes are often more direct and significantly cheaper than the same flights routed through LAX.
Savings of up to 50% by combining lower Mexican airfares, CBX bridge tickets, and shuttle or parking costs versus LAX pricing. Zero international customs hassle on arrival. You clear Mexican immigration at TIJ and land in your destination city as a domestic passenger, no long international customs lines. 24/7 operation means you can book the flight that actually fits your schedule, including red-eyes and early-morning departures. A current promotion offers 20% off tickets and parking for stays of six days or more, available to Greater Los Angeles area residents through a GLA bundle.
As a Fresno and Clovis area Realtor with deep roots in California and a referral network that stretches into Florida, I work with clients from across the world. Many of my buyers and sellers travel internationally to see family, manage property, or simply love Mexico's culture the way I do. I always want to share resources that make their lives easier. CBX is one of those rare finds that most people outside of San Diego do not know about yet. If Mexico is on your travel list this year, it is absolutely worth looking into.
Visit crossborderxpress.com to book your bridge crossing, explore packages, and check current promotions. The bridge is located at 2745 Otay Pacific Drive, San Diego, CA 92154. Safe travels, and if you are also thinking about buying or selling property in the Central Valley or anywhere in California, I am always here to help.
Aradhana Bhandary is a REALTOR® (California DRE #02121126) with Aluisi Real Estate, working as Selling Central California and serving buyers, sellers, and relocating clients throughout Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Fresno County, and the greater Central Valley. She is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) and a physician relocation specialist. Read her full profile at /about-aradhana or get in touch at /#contact.