How much is the bus ticket from Tijuana to Mexicali?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tijuana to Mexicali start from $17. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Tijuana to Mexicali?

The average bus trip duration from Tijuana to Mexicali is 3h, covering a distance of 87 miles (140 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by ACN Autobuses .

Which bus companies service the Tijuana to Mexicali route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa , Elite , ACN Autobuses , ABC , Estrella Blanca , Autotravel , Aguacaliente , Autobuses Aguila , Aguacaliente , Interbus de Sinaloa , TIM Express , Chihuahuenses , ELITE SELECT , Futura .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali?

The earliest bus departs from Tijuana to Mexicali at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tijuana to Mexicali?

A bus trip from Tijuana to Mexicali generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Tijuana to Mexicali?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tijuana to Mexicali?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ELITE SELECT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Tijuana to Mexicali?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tijuana to Mexicali?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Estrella Blanca , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Tijuana to Mexicali from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexicali on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 45m	10:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	Cheapest
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	2h 20m	1:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	4h	4:20pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	3h 50m	1:30pm	Mexicali(Ejido Puebla) - Stop	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexicali on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 45m	10:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	Cheapest
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	2h 20m	1:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	4h	4:20pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	3h 50m	1:30pm	Mexicali(Ejido Puebla) - Stop	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexicali on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 45m	10:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	Cheapest
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	2h 20m	1:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	4h	4:20pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	3h 50m	1:30pm	Mexicali(Ejido Puebla) - Stop	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexicali on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 45m	10:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	Cheapest
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	2h 20m	1:00pm	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	4h	4:20pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	3h 50m	1:30pm	Mexicali(Ejido Puebla) - Stop	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexicali on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 45m	10:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	4h	4:20pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	11:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 15m	4:05pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexicali on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 45m	10:05am	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	Cheapest
Bus	6:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	8:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	4h	4:20pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	2h 30m	11:30am	Mexicali Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Terminal 5 y 10	3h 15m	4:05pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:37 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tijuana to Mexicali

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mexicali. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $37	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tijuana and Mexicali?

Stops in Tijuana

A
Tijuana Airport
Visit page
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
F
Buenavista
Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 1140, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Visit page

Stops in Mexicali

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali
Calzada Independencia No. 1244 (entre Blvd. Anahuac y Lopez Mateos, Col. Centro Civico), 21000 Mexicali
Visit page
B
Nuevo Mexicali
Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 2666 -1 , Fraccionamiento, Col. Nuevo Mexicali
C
Restaurant El Mexicano
México 2, Puebla, 21620 Puebla, B.C., Mexico
Visit page
D
Apozol Central 27
Apozol Central 27, Zacatecas, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico
E
Bvld Lázaro Cárdenas
Blvrd Lázaro Cárdenas #3295, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5696 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 23 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Elite

2.5/5167 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

ACN Autobuses

2.5/5143 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.9

If you're looking for an affordable, comfortable way to travel through the pacific region of Mexico and the United States, then ACN is a good option. With more than 300 buses, the company travels through over 700 routes in the two countries, connecting over 50 cities with an average of 600 daily buses. With a modern fleet, ACN buses have WiFi, reclining comfy seats, power outlets, onboard entertainment, and bathrooms.

ABC

3/59 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.7

Estrella Blanca

4/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Autotravel

1.5/524 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.6

Wifi0.6

Aguacaliente

Autobuses Aguila

Aguacaliente

3.5/532 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Aguacaliente ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Aguacaliente Tijuana Mexicali recent customer reviews

I was the only Asian who couldn't speak very well Spanish. However, the driver had been super kind and amiable. I really liked my trip with you Aguacaliente.

Doo Hyeon K.

March 2, 2018

Interbus de Sinaloa

3.5/53 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

TIM Express

Chihuahuenses

3/5160 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

ELITE SELECT

3/515 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

Futura

3.5/5736 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tijuana to Mexicali by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Tijuana to Mexicali?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tijuana to Mexicali start from $17. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Tijuana to Mexicali?
The average bus trip duration from Tijuana to Mexicali is 3h, covering a distance of 87 miles (140 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by ACN Autobuses.
Which bus companies service the Tijuana to Mexicali route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa, Elite, ACN Autobuses, ABC, Estrella Blanca, Autotravel, Aguacaliente, Autobuses Aguila, Aguacaliente, Interbus de Sinaloa, TIM Express, Chihuahuenses, ELITE SELECT, Futura.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali?
The earliest bus departs from Tijuana to Mexicali at 5:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tijuana to Mexicali?
A bus trip from Tijuana to Mexicali generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Tijuana to Mexicali?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tijuana to Mexicali?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ELITE SELECT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Tijuana to Mexicali?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tijuana to Mexicali?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Estrella Blanca, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

12/03

$22

12/04

$22

Today

$26

12/06

$21

12/07

$21

12/08

$21

12/09

$21

12/10

$21

The cheapest trip from Tijuana to Mexicali was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $46 for a bus ticket from Tijuana to Mexicali based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually ACN Autobuses 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.