www.crossborderxpress.com
1-800-CBXINFO (229-4636)
2745 Otay Pacific Drive, San Diego, CA 92154
Welcome to the CBX - Opening December 9, 2015
Cross Border Xpress (CBX) is an enclosed pedestrian skybridge that spans the U.S./Mexico border, connecting a new
passenger building in San Diego directly to the Tijuana Airport (TIJ) terminal immediately south of the border.
The CBX border crossing can only be used by ticketed TIJ airport passengers flying out of the airport within 24
hours, or ticketed TIJ airport passengers who have flown into the airport and wish to use the CBX border crossing
within two hours after landing. The rest of the CBX terminal is accessible to the general public who may be dropping
off or picking up passengers.
OPEN FOR TRAVEL: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Hours: 24 hours per day, seven day a week
Tickets: On sale December 7 at www.crossborderxpress.com
On-site sale at CBX beginning December 9
Welcome Week – crossing fee waived for travel December 9-18, 2015
After December 18: $18 one Adult, one way; 20% savings for Seniors 65+ and
Children ages 3-12 (Children 2 and under are free)
Soon to be announced: Purchase CBX tickets as part of travel packages on Aeromexico,
Interjet and Volaris airline websites
CBX services on site include:
U. S. Customs and Border Protection
SENTRI, Global Entry, I-94
Bilingual customer service
Car rental, taxi, bus, shuttle, Uber
Duty free shopping
Food and beverage
Convenience retail
Outdoor patios
Air conditioned guest areas
Luggage/porters
Assistance for disabled guests
Free WiFi
Location
The CBX is located in the Otay Mesa area of the City of San Diego, on a total 55 acre site immediately north of the
US/Mexico border and directly north of TIJ terminal. Just 22 miles from Downtown San Diego, the CBX is two miles
west of the Otay Mesa land port of entry, and seven miles east of the San Ysidro land port of entry.
Directions: CBX is easily accessible from Interstates 5, 805 and 15, by connecting to Highway 905 then exiting
Britannia Boulevard south to Siempre Viva Road east. Turn right (south) on Otay Pacific Drive and follow CBX signs
to the terminal building and parking entrance at 2745 Otay Pacific Drive.
www.crossborderxpress.com
1-800-CBXINFO (229-4636)
2745 Otay Pacific Drive, San Diego, CA 92154
Background
Cross Border Xpress provides direct, secure access for the more than two million TIJ passengers per year who
currently cross the border at congested ports of entry in San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, and endure unpredictable
border wait times and often lengthy delays. TIJ offers flights to more than 30 destinations with greater
frequency to interior Mexico than airports in Southern California; TIJ also offers direct flights to Shanghai, China.
Cross Border Xpress is designed to U.S. and international security standards. U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) operations are located within the CBX facility in the U. S., and Mexican Immigration and
Customs are located at TIJ. SENTRI, GlobalEntry and I-94 services are available for northbound passengers.
On the U.S. side of the border, the CBX facility features easy access to ground transportation, as well as secure,
short- and long-term parking. The facility offers retail and duty-free shopping for southbound passengers
.
The enclosed pedestrian bridge is approximately 390 feet long and 33 feet wide. Assistance for disabled
passengers is available in both directions.
The Cross Border Xpress represents a substantial private investment in public infrastructure, and will serve as an
economic engine for the Tijuana-San Diego region. The $120 million private project is being developed and
operated by Otay Tijuana Venture, LLC, a private investment group with U.S. and Mexican shareholders
including PAP Corp, PALAREO Inc., and EGI-Otay Investors. Lending for the project is provided by Invex and
Bancomext.
Design and Construction
Expansion of the TIJ terminal was completed in November 2014. Construction on the new building in the U.S.
started in May 2014 and was completed in November 2015.
The CBX Facility is a result of a collaboration between Legorreta y
Legorreta and Stantec, blending Southern California style and
Mexican heritage to create a distinctive landmark. The iconic
elements
of the CBX are among the last commissioned works of
the late Ricardo Legorreta, world-renowned and internationally
acclaimed for his signature influence, bold references to Mexican
culture, vibrant palette and unique design aesthetic. Stantec, an
international planning, engineering and architecture firm with
extensive experience designing airports and transportation
facilities, is the Architect of Record.
In Mexico, the contractors include Grumesa, Espazio, Corey, and Fercon Qualitas. U.S. contractors include The
H
arrison Company, Hazard Construction Company and Turner Construction.
The facility is designed to exceed California’s Title 24 energy code by 25% and meets stringent sustainability
criteria with landscaping suitable to the dry climate of Otay Mesa.
