How much does a bus ticket from El Monte to Tijuana cost?

The bus ticket price from El Monte to Tijuana starts at R 478. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from El Monte to Tijuana is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from El Monte to Tijuana?

The average travel time between El Monte and Tijuana is around 8h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 196 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between El Monte and Tijuana?

The number of buses from El Monte to Tijuana can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 46 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from El Monte to Tijuana by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from El Monte to Tijuana?

When taking the bus from El Monte to Tijuana, you can travel comfortably and safely with Los Limousines, Executive Lines, Greyhound.

Bus El Monte to Tijuana from R 448 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from El Monte to Tijuana on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:35	El Monte Bus Station	10h 50m	02:25	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Cheapest
Bus	18:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h	22:00	Tijuana International Airport	Fastest
Bus	16:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h 25m	20:25	Tijuana International Airport	No tags
Bus	15:35	El Monte Bus Station	10h	01:35	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	17:40	El Monte Bus Station	7h 5m	00:45	Tijuana Rtno Sentri	No tags
Bus	20:05	El Monte Bus Station	8h 25m	04:30	Tijuana Rtno Sentri	No tags
Bus	20:05	El Monte Bus Station	7h 40m	03:45	Tijuana Rtno Sentri	No tags
Bus	20:05	El Monte Bus Station	9h 55m	06:00	Tijuana Rtno Sentri	No tags

Next departures from El Monte to Tijuana on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:40	El Monte California	4h 5m	07:45	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h	10:00	Tijuana International Airport	Fastest
	Bus	08:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h 10m	12:10	Tijuana International Airport	No tags
	Bus	04:55	El Monte Bus Station	9h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	El Monte Bus Station	11h 5m	20:05	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	06:50	El Monte Bus Station	5h 40m	12:30	Tijuana Rtno Sentri	No tags
	Bus	13:55	El Monte California	4h 20m	18:15	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
	Bus	10:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h 10m	14:10	Tijuana International Airport	No tags

Next departures from El Monte to Tijuana on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:40	El Monte California	4h 5m	07:45	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	06:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h	10:00	Tijuana International Airport	Fastest
	Bus	08:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h 10m	12:10	Tijuana International Airport	No tags
	Bus	04:55	El Monte Bus Station	9h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:00	El Monte Bus Station	11h 5m	20:05	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	06:50	El Monte Bus Station	5h 40m	12:30	Tijuana Rtno Sentri	No tags
	Bus	13:55	El Monte California	4h 20m	18:15	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
	Bus	10:00	E Garvey Avenue	4h 10m	14:10	Tijuana International Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 4:55 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from El Monte 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 8 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 478, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day

8h 45mAverage duration

195 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 478 - R 1 655	Average duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 338 - R 338	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5265 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.8

Executive Lines

3.5/583 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi3.5

Based on 83 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Executive Lines ticket prices on this trip start at R 791

Executive Lines El Monte Tijuana recent customer reviews

Bus was late 20 min late. And lady at your station was severely RUDE!!

Ana G.

9 September 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 371 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi3

Las Vegas Shuttles

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in El Monte and Tijuana?

Stops in El Monte

A - El Monte Bus Station

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 El Monte, US to Tijuana by bus

How much does a bus ticket from El Monte to Tijuana cost?
The bus ticket price from El Monte to Tijuana starts at R 478. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from El Monte to Tijuana is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from El Monte to Tijuana?
The average travel time between El Monte and Tijuana is around 8h 45m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 196 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between El Monte and Tijuana?
The number of buses from El Monte to Tijuana can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 46 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from El Monte to Tijuana by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from El Monte to Tijuana?
When taking the bus from El Monte to Tijuana, you can travel comfortably and safely with Los Limousines, Executive Lines, Greyhound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 756

13/11

R 765

Today

R 774

15/11

R 729

16/11

No data

17/11

R 774

18/11

No data

19/11

R 571

The cheapest trip from El Monte, US to Tijuana was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 571

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

You can expect to pay from R 571 to R 1 221 for a bus ticket from El Monte, US to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 571, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Greyhound 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.