Take the Otay Mesa Freeway; cross the border. At the very first corner, take to the right (Bellas Artes Blvd.). After the gas station, turn again to the right (Via de la Juventud). Some half a mile ahead you will see the airport bays. It will take no more than 10 minutes to reach your destination.
About 18... assuming you were talking about "miles".
The best way to travel from San Diego to Tijuana is by car or by taking the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) pedestrian bridge.
The best route for driving from San Diego to Tijuana is to take the I-5 South freeway, which will lead you directly to the US-Mexico border crossing at San Ysidro.
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They are numerous but San Diego International is SFO.
There are several hotels close to the airport in San Diego. I would suggest reading the reviews at sandiego.airporthotelguide.com.
San Diego international airport IATA code SAN is the nearest airport.
From downtown San Diego you cannot see Tijuana; however from some of its suburbs such as San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, you can see the northern areas of the city.
Border each other
Some top attractions to visit on a San Diego to Tijuana tour include the Tijuana Cultural Center, Avenida Revolucin for shopping and dining, and the Tijuana Wax Museum. Additionally, the Tijuana Brewery and the Tijuana Arch are popular spots to visit.
To travel to Tijuana from San Diego, you can drive across the border at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, take a bus, or use the Tijuana Trolley. Make sure to have your passport or other approved identification for crossing the border.
San Diego International Airport was created in 1928.