Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 409 Townsend St, SF | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | No tags | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 409 Townsend St, SF | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:47 AM PST.
Get from San Francisco to Tijuana
The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Tijuana?
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Stops in Tijuana
- B
Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)
Frontera 26, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico - C
Central de Autobuses
Lázaro Cárdenas 15751, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico - D
Buenavista
Calzada Juan Ojeda Robles 117-B, Col. Guadalupe Victoria, Buenavista Postal, Buena Vista, 22415 Tijuana, B.C. - E
Otay
Plaza Centrum Local 9, 2° Eje Oriente-Poniente No 208 - Ciudad Industrial Nueva, 22046 Tijuana - FCalle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 1140, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Tijuana by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Tijuana?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Tijuana start at R 1 179. The average price for this route is around R 2 383. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Francisco to Tijuana?
The average bus journey time from San Francisco to Tijuana is 19h 5m, covering a distance of 766 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Tijuana route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Francisco to Tijuana?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Tijuana at 06:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Tijuana?
A bus trip from San Francisco to Tijuana produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from San Francisco 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 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Tijuana?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Francisco to Tijuana?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Tijuana?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Tijuana was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 554To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Tijuana as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 554 to R 3 492 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 554, which is on 2025-12-10.
