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tijuana border crossing
Can't find a map or directions for the best route from Ensenada Northbound to the US border. I know someone has posted it. Can anyone help? Any
construction/detours we should know about?
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So many choices, but Hwy. 1-D is well signed all the way, if the downtown Tijuana/San Ysidro border is where you want to go. Since I have not gone to
Tijuana northbound in a couple years (prefer Tecate) I will hope others provide any changes.
The Corredor 2000 (via El Florido) is an easy way to the Otay Mesa border crossing, and it now has a direct off ramp from 1-D (at Popotla). The toll
at this off ramp is NOT for Corredor 2000 (a free 4 lane highway) but for the portion of 1-D you came off of since the last toll booth near Ensenada.
Finally, there is Tecate... take Hwy. 3 exit, just north of Ensenada, all free and many 4 lane or new wider 2 lane miles now to Tecate. If you want
the directions to the Tecate border, let me know.
[Edited on 4-19-2015 by David K]
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Thanks for the info. I'm still a bit confused. We usually go thru Tecate but have heard the wait at TJ is significantly better lately. I'm confused
about getting on corridor 2000 from hwy 1. Also do we cross at San ysidro or Otay Mesa?
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Quote: Originally posted by weebray  | | Thanks for the info. I'm still a bit confused. We usually go thru Tecate but have heard the wait at TJ is significantly better lately. I'm confused
about getting on corridor 2000 from hwy 1. Also do we cross at San ysidro or Otay Mesa? |
Well that is your choice... I have done both Tijuana and Otay. The Tijuana/San Ysidro border is the one that has been in the news about faster
crossing times.
Two days after Easter, late in the afternoon, I only waited 10 minutes to be inside the USA at Tecate.
The Corredor 2000 is on the map... the divided highway shown leaving Hwy. 1-D south of Rosarito (at Popotla) and going NE through El Florido and meets
the Tijuana to Tecate toll road (2-D) about 5 miles east of Otay Border. No toll charge for the part of 2-D you are on... it soon becomes a city
street with signals. Well signed where to turn towards the border 'Garita Otay' for the final mile.
If you want to try the Tijuana NEW DEAL then, follow the signs for San Diego/ I-5, etc. after the Playas de Tijuana toll booth. You will exit the
highway and curl around and under it going to the north side, climb steeply up the hill to the border fence and follow the fence east... then you will
curve away from the fence, follow signs, 1 or 2 signals later turn left then get over into the right lane and exit to the right and curl up onto the
bridge over this mess... and you will be in line for the USA. AGAIN, I haven't gone this way in a couple of years... but until newer details are
offered, that will help you visualize that mess.
[Edited on 4-19-2015 by David K]
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Yes, using the Corridor 2000 (northbound) is the easiest & fastest way to get to San Ysidro, Otay Mesa & Tecate border crossings. You'll avoid
a couple of toll booths and a bit of congestion.
If your destination is the Tecate border crossing, another alternative would be to take Mexican Federal Highway 3 from El Sauzal.
I would recommend that you review Google Maps before taking either route.
[Edited on 4-20-2015 by theotherone]
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Crossing into San Ysidro is much quicker than in the past. Still have to take into consideration Sunday traffic though.
Was using Otay Mesa more often before times lowered at San Ysidro.
Completely understand why some choose Tecate as well.
Directions are well done here:
http://www.bajabound.com/before/driving/directions/
Wait times going into San Ysidro:
http://traffic.calit2.net/border/border-wait-times.php?type=...
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Another consideration: What size vehicle are you driving?
If you are driving a large vehicle with limited visibility/maneuverability, I would suggest Tecate (via Hw. 3, which has been widened & much
improved) or Otay (via Corredor 2000).
Both may be better vs. braving downtown Tijuana traffic.
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Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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Weebray, no offense but if you can't figure out a simple turn from Hwy 1 to Corredor 2000, you should forget about SY.
If anything, getting from Hwy 1 to SY crossing will not be easier than finding the Corredor: Directions to SY.
Btw, you don't really need the Corredor to get to SY. But it's a convenient way to get to Otay or farther East.
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once you get down to the bottom of the hill and pass the bomberos station you come to a red light. You will turn left at this red light and if you're
not in the correct ane you'll either end up in a tie or end up in colonial federal. In my opinion it's easier to not take the sign that's marked San
Diego I five afteryou pay the last hole and continue up the hill into TJ drop you down past revolution and you can see the approach better on which
lane you're supposed to be in. And of course your mileage may vary!
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Damn voice recognition software! You'll figure it out eventually. Just follow everyone else.
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Discover Baja web site has directions and pictures that you can print out
go to discoverbaja.com on the home page - search for "directions to the San Ysidro Border Crossing" then scroll down to the heading San Isidro
regular car crossing directions - you can read and print out pictures and written directions in a PDF
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Thanks Nomads. For the past 25+ years we have always gone North thru Tecate but since downtown SD is our destination this time we thought we'd give
TJ a try. We will be crossing on Wed. or Thurs. upcoming. Will report our adventure.
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| Quote: Originally posted by Alm | Weebray, no offense but if you can't figure out a simple turn from Hwy 1 to Corredor 2000, you should forget about SY.
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No offense taken, you're right of course, I think I'll just call a limo.
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Geez.
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Crossing back on a Wed or Thur, can't imagine SY would be
more than 45 min tops. Going thru Tacate back to 5 always
seemed to take way too long
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| Quote: Originally posted by woody with a view | | once you get down to the bottom of the hill and pass the bomberos station you come to a red light. You will turn left at this red light and if you're
not in the correct ane you'll either end up in a tie or end up in colonial federal. In my opinion it's easier to not take the sign that's marked San
Diego I five afteryou pay the last hole and continue up the hill into TJ drop you down past revolution and you can see the approach better on which
lane you're supposed to be in. And of course your mileage may vary! |
Woody-- is the light always red?? Or were you passing the Hong Kong Club???
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today...
from the toll road to blvd 2000 there's an off ramp
there is ALSO a gate and a toll fee
if you take the Ensenada toll road north to the end and DONT turn at the san diego off-ramp sign but go straight you drive right to "the right turn
circle" that puts you in line
be sure to stay in the middle lane...
then when you get to the cement barriers....STAY LEFT of them until you get to the off ramp circle
otherwise you "take the tour" of tj
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I just crossed at Tecate this afternoon (Sunday) and it only took 25-30 minutes. At Otay Mesa, our regular crossing sport, we would have waited an
hour easily in the ready lane. From Valle de Guadalupe to Uptown San Diego the whole trip only took about 2 hours.
I think from Ensenada and all points south, we will be crossing at Tecate from now on.
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Using the ready lane at San Ysidro, I have not waited more than 25-30 minutes in the last few months. But I don't go at peak times. I usually cross
at about 10AM.
No need for the long detour through Tecate. I did the Tecate run before the construction was done at SY and while the toll road was broken, but now
that both of those projects are completed, no problems at all with the most direct route.
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CCgirl
welcome to bajanomad and thanks for the most informative post!
have fun and safe driving weebray.
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