Day trip from Norwalk to Tijuana
Tijuana lies 185 km (115 mi) south-east of Norwalk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 185 km (115 mi) apart, Tijuana is a realistic day trip from Norwalk: about 3 h 1 min each way by road.
| Norwalk | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 107,140 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Postal codes | 90650–90652 | 22703 |
What changes when you arrive in Tijuana
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tijuana
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Staying in Tijuana
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana. Of the 161 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 5 are five-star. Across 90 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 50,436 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tijuana
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Common questions
How far is Tijuana from Norwalk?
185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Norwalk; by road roughly 226 km (140 mi).
How long does it take to get from Norwalk to Tijuana by road?
About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Norwalk and Tijuana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tijuana?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Tijuana?
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.