How far is Mexicali from Tijuana?

The distance between Mexicali and Tijuana is approximately 148 km (92 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mexicali to Tijuana?

Buses departing from Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali in Mexicali will take you to Tijuana Airport in Tijuana.

Bus Mexicali to Tijuana from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexicali to Tijuana on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	4h 30m	6:30pm	Tijuana Centro - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Mexicali Bus Station	2h 20m	11:20am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:10pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	3h 35m	3:45pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	3h 30m	5:30pm	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:51 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mexicali to Tijuana

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tijuana. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

150 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $270	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $15	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Aguacaliente

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ABC

3/59 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.7

Elite

2.5/5167 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

ACN Autobuses

2.5/5142 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.1

Based on 142 reviews, the company was rated 2.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the departure location but often complained with the timeliness. ACN Autobuses ticket prices on this trip start at $9

ACN Mexicali Tijuana recent customer reviews

I had to sleep in the bus station. Super bad experience, missed my flight also. They sold me a bus ticket for a departure time that didn't exist. Horrible and no phone number to call

Victor H.

May 18, 2025

Estrella Blanca

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Aguacaliente

3.5/532 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Aguacaliente ticket prices on this trip start at $40

Aguacaliente Mexicali Tijuana recent customer reviews

I will not use aguacaliente again because there was no ticket given for luggage. Several people got off before Tijuana and could have easily stolen my suitcase.

Andrew C.

September 18, 2018

Interbus de Sinaloa

3.5/53 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

TIM Express

Autotravel

1.5/523 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.7

Chihuahuenses

3/5160 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

ELITE SELECT

3/515 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

Futura

3.5/5732 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.7

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Where are the popular stops in Mexicali and Tijuana?

Stops in Mexicali

A - Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali

B - Nuevo Mexicali

C - Restaurant El Mexicano

D - Apozol Central 27

E - Bvld Lázaro Cárdenas

Stops in Tijuana

A - Tijuana Airport

B - Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)

C - Central de Autobuses

D - Buenavista

E - Otay

F - Buenavista

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mexicali to Tijuana by bus

How far is Mexicali from Tijuana?
The distance between Mexicali and Tijuana is approximately 148 km (92 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Mexicali to Tijuana?
Buses departing from Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali in Mexicali will take you to Tijuana Airport in Tijuana.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$29

11-14

$31

Today

$29

11-16

$17

11-17

$16

11-18

$16

11-19

$17

11-20

$17

The cheapest trip from Mexicali to Tijuana was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mexicali to Tijuana, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $43 for a bus ticket from Mexicali to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.