Day trip from Tijuana to Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa lies 153 km (95 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 153 km (95 mi) apart, Costa Mesa is a realistic day trip from Tijuana: about 2 h 29 min each way by road.
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| Tijuana | Costa Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 113,204 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 92626–92628 |
What changes when you arrive in Costa Mesa
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Costa Mesa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Museum of Art | 60,000 | — |
The busiest is Orange County Museum of Art at 60,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Costa Mesa
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Staying in Costa Mesa
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Common questions
How far is Costa Mesa from Tijuana?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 186 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Costa Mesa by road?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Costa Mesa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Costa Mesa?
The Dollar (USD).
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.