Save up to 6 hours crossing into San Diego through CBX without leaving the airport

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What is Cross Border Xpress?

Cross Border Xpress (CBX) is a two-way pedestrian bridge that allows travelers to cross the border, connecting Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) with a terminal in San Diego, California. The terminal operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing a convenient and efficient way to travel between Mexico and the United States.

How do you purchase your Cross Border Xpress crossing?

Adding Cross Border Xpress (CBX) to your trip is easy when you book through the TJX route.

When booking your flight, select “San Diego (CBX via Tijuana)” or “TJX” as your origin or destination.
This option includes your flight to or from Tijuana, along with your CBX border crossing.

You can also add the CBX service as an ancillary during the booking process, just like adding extra baggage or selecting a seat.

If you already have a Volaris flight to or from Tijuana, you can add your CBX crossing through “My Trips” on the website or app.
Simply enter your reservation code and the last name of any passenger on the booking.
Then go to “Additional Services”, select CBX, and complete your purchase.

You're all set!

Now you have everything you need to cross the border quickly and hassle-free.

What do I need to use Cross Border Xpress?

To enter the United States by flying to Tijuana and crossing through CBX, you will need:

International Travelers*

- Valid passport (passport book or passport card).

- Valid U.S. visa (if applicable).

- Boarding pass for a flight arriving at Tijuana International Airport.

- Valid Cross Border Xpress ticket (northbound or round-trip).

- I-94 Permit: All passengers (except U.S. citizens and permanent residents) traveling more than 25 miles (approximately 40 km) from the border, or staying in the United States for more than 30 days, must pay the applicable fee and complete their provisional I-94 permit before crossing through CBX.

Official I-94 website: I-94/I-95 Website – Official Site for Travelers Visiting the United States.

U.S. Citizens and Residents*

- Valid passport (passport book or passport card) or Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

- Boarding pass for a flight arriving at Tijuana International Airport.

- Valid Cross Border Xpress ticket (northbound or round-trip).

*In accordance with the requirements established by U.S. immigration authorities, the official travel documents listed above are mandatory for crossing into the United States via the CBX bridge. These documents may be requested and verified by Cross Border Xpress personnel to assist you during your crossing through CBX.

Mexican Citizens and Foreign Nationals
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

- Valid passport (passport book or passport card).

- Valid visa (if applicable).

- FMM (Multiple Immigration Form): Required only if your stay in Mexico is seven days or longer, or if you have a layover in Mexico.*

- Boarding pass for a flight departing from Tijuana International Airport.

- Valid Cross Border Xpress ticket (southbound or northbound).

- Valid passport, INE voter ID card, birth certificate, consular ID card, or Mexican nationality certificate. (Permanent residents must carry their resident card.)

- Boarding pass for a flight departing from Tijuana International Airport.

- Valid Cross Border Xpress ticket (southbound or round-trip).

*Except for Mexican citizens and residents, all foreign passengers staying in Mexico for seven days or more—or those with a layover in Mexico—must complete the FMM (Multiple Immigration Form). This can be done on the CBX website or at the FMM kiosks located at Tijuana International Airport.

In addition, you must pay the DNR (Non-Resident Fee) to Mexican immigration authorities.

The DNR can be paid through the CBX website after completing your FMM form. Alternatively, you may pay at the digital kiosks at Tijuana International Airport; please note that you must present your FMM and passport to receive proof of payment.

Only credit and debit cards are accepted for DNR payments (contactless payments are not available).

How do I check my baggage if I am traveling from the U.S. to Mexico?

What should I do if I do not receive my boarding pass or CBX ticket?

You can access your boarding pass through the Volaris mobile app or print it at home. Your boarding pass will include the phrase “Cross Border Xpress,” which will grant you access to the bridge.

CBX Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions about the CBX service and how to use it with Volaris, please review our Frequently Asked Questions.

Minors and Senior Travelers

General Requirements

Parents, guardians, or responsible parties must ensure that all required documentation for the crossing and trip is available, including but not limited to:

- Valid passport

- Appropriate visa

- Government-issued identification

- Forms and documents required by Volaris and immigration authorities

Procedures Depending on the Direction of

Travel From San Diego to Tijuana

- The parent, guardian, or responsible party must visit the Volaris counter at CBX, where documents will be verified and the corresponding forms will be completed

- Once the unaccompanied minor or adult has been handed over at the NEP Tijuana counters, the guardian must return to San Diego using CBX.

From Tijuana to San Diego

- The unaccompanied minor or adult will depart from the origin airport and travel to Tijuana International Airport.

- Upon arrival, the unaccompanied minor or adult will remain at the NEP Tijuana counters until the guardian crosses CBX to meet them.

If the guardian does not have the required documentation to cross CBX and accompany the unaccompanied minor or adult, they must designate another person who does have the necessary documents.

Thank you for your attention to this information. We recommend arriving early and ensuring that all required documentation is complete to avoid any inconvenience.

If You Are Traveling with a Checked Pet

You must present yourself at the Volaris counters at CBX with the required documents for your pet's transportation.

If your destination is the United States, you must comply with all applicable regulations.

If your flight is departing from Tijuana and you have a CBX ticket

You may use the CBX bridge up to 24 hours before your flight’s departure.

If you purchased a CBX ticket to cross from Tijuana to San Diego

You may use it up to 2 hours after your flight arrives.

CBX Entrance in Tijuana

The CBX entrance is located in the baggage claim area, at the far end of the terminal.

Follow the signs without exiting the airport. Please note that once you leave this area, you will not be allowed to re-enter or cross through CBX.

Would you like to add this service to your trip?

We recommend selecting San Diego (CBX via Tijuana) or TJX as your origin or destination in the Volaris mobile app or on volaris.com. By selecting this option, your CBX crossing is included.

The CBX crossing service can also be added during the booking process for flights to or from Tijuana (TIJ).

If you already have a flight booked, you can add the service through My Trips or by contacting our Customer Service Center (Call Center).

Need an invoice for your CBX service?

As of October 1, 2025, Otay-Tijuana Venture, L.L.C., a company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America ("OTV"), has ceased all commercial operations within Mexico. Consequently, OTV only provides access-to and departure-from the United States services in San Diego, California, and does not issue invoices in Mexico as of the aforementioned date.

For invoicing related to operations and transactions conducted after that date, please contact: support@crossborderxpress.com

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