The new Cross Border Xpress that links San Diego with Tijuana's International Airport will open its doors today and to celebrate its opening, the use of the new bridge will be free until December 18.

Travelers will be able to use the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) starting this Wednesday at 9 am; however the bridge will be open 24/7.

After a week and a half, the bridge will start charging a fee for its use. Tickets can be purchased online at www.crossborderxpress.com for $18 dollars per adult. For families with kids between the ages of 3 and 12 and senior citizens, the ticket price will have a 20% discount and kids younger than 2 will cross for free.

For those of you who think this bridge can be an alternative to crossing the border through the Otay Mesa or San Ysidro Port of Entry, you must know that the CBX is exclusively for Tijuana Airport passengers.

San Diego's new airport terminal will be open to the general public so that passengers can be picked up and dropped off along the San Diego – Tijuana border.

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These are the main features of the CBX bridge:

Hours

CBX will be open 24/7

Fee

Adult: $18 dollars

Kids and seniors: $15 dollars

2 year olds and younger: Free

Purchasing tickets

Through their website www.crossborderxpress.com

At kiosks located inside the airport or at the terminal

Purchasing travel packages on Aeromexico, Interjet or Volaris' websites

Entry Policies

Whoever comes from San Diego can cross up to 24 hours before their flight

For those who land in Tijuana, they'll only have a maximum of 2 hours to cross over

Other Services

Short and long-term parking on the U.S. side.

Easy-access zones for picking up and dropping off passengers.

Multiple ground transportation options which includes taxis, buses, shuttles and Uber, as well as car rental services.

The CBX facility is ADA compliant and provides wheelchair assistance.

CBX participates in the Global Entry and SENTRI programs as well as providing full immigration services like getting your I-94 permit.

A Duty-Free Shop will be there too.

Customer Service is available in English and in Spanish.

Food and beverages with a coffee shop, sports bar and a mini market.

Exterior patios available.

Visitors lounge with A/C.

Free Wi-Fi.

"CBX will change the cross-border experience for millions of passengers" said Carlos Laviada, a project investor and a self-identified recurring flight passenger.

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Translated by: edgar.martinez@sandiegored.com