CBX with Luggage, Families & Groups
Crossing to TIJ via CBX with a full set of bags, your own car seats, or a group? EGT's electric BMW i7 and long-wheelbase Cadillac Escalade IQ-L carry the people and the luggage — flat rate, no surge, dropped at the door.
Flat rate · no surge · named driver · 100% electric
Driving yourself? Do the parking math
If you drive to CBX you'll pay to park and still pay to cross. CBX parking runs roughly $15–$18 a day (long-term as low as $14/day for 8+ day stays) across its 9,000 spaces — and CBX itself warns against parking on nearby public streets due to vehicle theft and a ~1-mile walk. Add the ~$20 one-way crossing ticket on top, and a multi-day trip in long-term parking adds up fast before you've gone anywhere. A flat EGT round trip drops you at the door and skips the lot entirely. (Ticket and parking prices are seasonal — confirm at crossborderxpress.com.)
EGT vs. Uber to CBX
Uber to CBX is surge-exposed and one-way. Uber's own CBX page shows no fixed fare — pricing is dynamic by demand, distance, tolls and time of day, and multiplies during surge. The airport-to-CBX run alone averages around $56, and a longer pickup or an UberXL/Black runs materially higher. There's also no guaranteed return for a same-day border trip. EGT is one flat rate, both ways, booked ahead — the rate is the rate, even at 4am or during a holiday rush.
How crossing at CBX works
CBX is only for travelers flying through Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). To use the bridge you need your TIJ boarding pass, a valid passport, and a CBX crossing ticket. Cross southbound within 24 hours of your departure; cross back north within 2 hours of landing. The bridge skips the congested San Ysidro and Otay Mesa land crossings — the whole crossing takes about 15 minutes. We drop you right at the CBX entrance at 2745 Otay Pacific Drive so all you do is walk across.
Why CBX: it now carries roughly 4 million passengers a year (13M+ since opening in 2015) — nearly half of all travelers entering California from Mexico arrive through it. TIJ connects to ~40 Mexican destinations (20+ daily flights to Mexico City) plus nonstops as far as China, often at a fraction of San Diego fares.
Why EGT for CBX
EGT is the only 100% electric, owner-driven premium operator that publishes flat CBX rates — no meter, no gas surcharge, no surge, the same named driver every time. Because we drive electric and own the car, our cost to run the trip is a fraction of a gas-and-contractor operator's, so the flat rate holds where a metered or surge ride can't. (CBX's own valet even offers free EV charging — the border is going electric too.)
Frequently asked questions
Can you fit luggage and a group for CBX?
Yes - the Cadillac Escalade IQ-L seats up to 5 with luggage; the BMW i7 suits couples and business travelers. Tell us your party size and bags when booking.
Do you have child seats for a CBX trip?
No — EGT does not supply child seats. Parents bring their own, and California law requires a proper age/size-appropriate restraint for young children. Note the seats you're bringing when you book so the right vehicle is assigned and your driver allows time to install them.
What's the rate for a group to CBX?
Flat zone rates from $49 (South Bay) to $155 (North County), all-electric, no surge.