Cheaper Option! | CROSS BORDER EXPRESS | How to Use CBX to Tijuana Airport in 2026
Flying out of the Tijuana Airport? In this video, we show you exactly how we cross into Mexico through the Otay Mesa pedestrian crossing instead of always using the CBX (Cross Border Express). We’ve used CBX many times over the years, but recently we’ve found ourselves using it less and less — especially when traveling as a family. In many situations, walking across the border and taking a short taxi ride to the Tijuana Airport can be faster and save a significant amount of money. In this video we cover: ✈️ How to use the CBX 🚶 How to walk across Otay Mesa into Mexico 🚕 Taxi costs to Tijuana Airport 💰 How much CBX costs for families ⏰ Border wait times and best times to cross 📍 When CBX is worth it 📍 When walking across makes more sense For our family, crossing through Otay Mesa has become our preferred option most of the time, especially for shorter trips and late-night returns. If you're trying to decide between CBX vs walking across the border, hopefully this video helps you decide what works best for your trip. ⚠️ Important: Border wait times, immigration rules, parking rates, taxi prices, and CBX pricing can change over time. Always verify current information before your trip. 👍 If this video helped you: Like • Subscribe • Comment #CBX #TijuanaAirport #TijuanaTravel #MexicoTravel #CrossBorderXpress New travel videos every week! If you're planning a cruise, traveling to Europe with kids, or looking for honest travel tips and destination guides, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE for new videos: https://bit.ly/4n5AaIR Follow our travel adventures: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheRealAlexAguilar TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_erika_youtube Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexeaguilar/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlexErikaSanDiego Twitter / X https://x.com/AlexEAguilar 00:00 - Do You Really Need CBX? 00:28 - Why We Started Using CBX Less 00:36 - Uber or Parking at Otay Mesa 00:55 - Crossing Into Mexico 01:17 - Mexico Immigration & FMM Fee 01:35 - Security Check Process 01:44 - Taxi to Tijuana Airport 01:58 - Why We Skip CBX Most of the Time 02:26 - The Downside of CBX 02:46 - Advantages of CBX 03:01 - When CBX Makes Sense 03:18 - Checking Border Wait Times 03:30 - Best Times to Cross the Border 03:47 - Final Thoughts on CBX 04:11 - Is Walking Across Safe & Easy? #CBX #TijuanaAirport #CrossBorderXpress #TijuanaTravel #MexicoTravel #OtayMesa #SanDiegoTravel #TJAirport #TravelHacks #FamilyTravel #BorderCrossing #TravelMexico #CheapFlights #TravelTips #BajaCalifornia