Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Tijuana: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Tijuana on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoCheapest
Los LimousinesBus
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
Tijuana Rtno SentriFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoNo tags
Los LimousinesBus
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
Tijuana Rtno SentriNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Stop
Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Tijuana

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tijuana. The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2h 5mAverage Duration
32 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$17 - $26Average Duration2h 5m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$3 - $3Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Tijuana by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Tijuana?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Tijuana start from $17. The average price for this route is around $21. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Tijuana?

    The average bus travel time from San Diego to Tijuana is 2h 5m, covering a distance of 32 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 13m and is operated by Limousine.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Diego to Tijuana route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Los Limousines, Limousine, Las Vegas Shuttles.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Tijuana?

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Tijuana at 12:01am. And the latest bus departs at 5:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Tijuana?

    A bus trip from San Diego to Tijuana generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Diego to Tijuana?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Tijuana?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Las Vegas Shuttles has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.2.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego to Tijuana?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Greyhound, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego to Tijuana?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Las Vegas Shuttles, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-27
$12
11-28
$13
Today
$13
11-30
$11
12-01
$10
12-02
$10
12-03
$9
12-04
$9
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Tijuana was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $13 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-12-03.

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