Day trip from Tijuana to Glendale
Glendale lies 216 km (134 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 216 km (134 mi) apart, Glendale is a realistic day trip from Tijuana: about 3 h 31 min each way by road.
| Tijuana | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 201,020 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 91201–91226 |
What changes when you arrive in Glendale
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 Glendale
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale Public Library | 617,837 | 2016 |
The busiest is Glendale Public Library at 617,837 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Glendale
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Staying in Glendale
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Common questions
How far is Glendale from Tijuana?
216 km (134 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Glendale by road?
About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Glendale?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Glendale?
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.