- Must visit
Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT)
Major cultural complex with rotating art, history, and regional exhibitions. A top stop for understanding Baja California and Tijuana's identity.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$5
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$18
Fastest journey on Oct 08
45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
57 m
Buses on Oct 08
43
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Tijuana is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Tijuana will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 43 buses from San Diego, CA to Tijuana, including 26 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Buses from San Diego, CA to Tijuana run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 22:49. The fastest bus covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 10:49 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 04:38AM | Arrival Time 05:48AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:34AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:49AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 11:49AM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 12:19PM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 01:48PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 01:49PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator 702 Shuttles | Departure Time 03:38PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 03:49PM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:19PM | Arrival Time 07:34PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:19PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:19PM | Arrival Time 11:34PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Tijuana buses for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 6:19 PM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 7:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h15 | 4:45 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:35 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h00 | 8:35 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:35 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h15 | 8:50 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 4:35 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 5h00 | 9:35 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
· | 5:55 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h55 | 8:50 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
· | 5:55 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h40 | 8:35 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1 transfer | |
· | 5:55 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h40 | 9:35 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h35 | 8:50 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h20 | 8:35 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 6:15 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 3h20 | 9:35 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
· | 7:00 PM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h35 | 9:35 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h00 | 8:15 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h35 | 8:50 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h20 | 8:35 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:19 PM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 11:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h35 | 9:35 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
0 | 3:30 AM San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 4:40 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0h45 | 1:30 AM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h00 | 1:45 AM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:38 AM San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 5:48 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:45 AM San Diego, CA | 2h00 | 7:45 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:34 AM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 8:49 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:49 AM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 11:04 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:49 AM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 1:04 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 12:38 PM San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 1:48 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h05 | 12:05 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h35 | 12:35 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h45 | 2:20 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h30 | 2:05 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 5h10 | 4:45 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:55 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 4h50 | 4:45 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:55 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h25 | 2:20 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:55 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 2h10 | 2:05 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 3:38 PM San Diego, CA | 2h10 | 4:48 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h35 | 2:20 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 1h00 | 1:45 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:49 PM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 5:04 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 PM San Diego, CA | 2h15 | 6:15 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:35 PM San Diego, CA | 2h25 | 7:00 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Tijuana — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tijuana trip today.
Major cultural complex with rotating art, history, and regional exhibitions. A top stop for understanding Baja California and Tijuana's identity.
Museum inside CECUT focused on Baja California history, archaeology, and local development through well-curated permanent displays.
Contemporary art museum known for ambitious exhibitions, experimental programming, and strong links to the border art scene.
Tijuana's best-known avenue for walking, street life, shops, and public art, with historic importance and constant energy.
Scenic beachside area where visitors can walk the boardwalk, see the border fence meet the ocean, and enjoy sea views.
Major modern district with monuments, business towers, plazas, and cultural venues. Useful for walking between key city sights.
Caesar salad was created in Tijuana in 1924 at Caesar's. Prepared tableside with romaine, croutons, Parmesan, egg, Worcestershire, and lime.
Tijuana's Baja-style fish taco features battered local fish, cabbage, crema, and salsa in a corn tortilla. It is a defining border-city street food.
A grilled marinated shrimp taco, usually served on a corn tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. It reflects Tijuana's coastal Baja flavors.
Acclaimed Baja Med restaurant by chef Javier Plascencia, known for inventive regional dishes and a polished contemporary setting.
Casual mariscos specialist celebrated for fresh seafood tostadas, ceviches, and Baja-style fish tacos in a lively local atmosphere.
Historic dining room famous for the original Caesar salad, prepared tableside. Elegant yet classic atmosphere in central Tijuana.
Moderate for Mexico: hotels near Zona Río cost more, but tacos, coffee, and local transit stay affordable for most visitors.
Tip 10-15% in restaurants if not included. Round up or add a small tip for cafes. Taxis do not require tips, but rounding up is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Tijuana by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tijuana, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Diego, CA to Tijuana buses use the San Diego to Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles station pair, with some services arriving at Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and Tijuana bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
San Diego has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego. ATMs are available at San Diego.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego.
Available at San Diego: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego: Station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center is 22 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. ATMs are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
Available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). ATMs are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles is 3 km from Tijuana city centre. Public transport options include:
Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles.
Available at Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles: Wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets available.
Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano is 4 km from Tijuana city centre. Public transport options include:
Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes available.
Free WiFi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano.
Available at Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano: Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) is 5 km from Tijuana city centre. Public transport options include:
Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food restaurants available
Free WiFi available at the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto).
Available at Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto): Wheelchair accessible.
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