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Conjunto Arqueológico de Baelo Claudia
Museum and remains at Baelo Claudia, one of Spain’s finest Roman sites, with excellent context on trade, religion, and daily life.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Fernando to Tarifa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Fernando to Tarifa will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 8 buses that leave San Fernando for Tarifa on Sun, Aug 02, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 02 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Aug 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m 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.
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NormalBuses from San Fernando to Tarifa run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 7:20 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for San Fernando to Tarifa buses for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:20 AM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h25 | 8:45 AM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:25 AM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h05 | 10:30 AM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:25 AM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h20 | 12:45 PM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:25 PM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h05 | 1:30 PM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:25 PM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h45 | 4:10 PM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:55 PM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h05 | 5:00 PM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:55 PM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h45 | 6:40 PM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:40 PM San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) | 1h05 | 9:45 PM Tarifa, Estación Autobus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum and remains at Baelo Claudia, one of Spain’s finest Roman sites, with excellent context on trade, religion, and daily life.
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Popular casual spot for quality tapas, tuna dishes, and Andalusian plates. Lively atmosphere and a reliable choice in the historic center.
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Moderate for Spain: dining is reasonable, but summer lodging rises sharply. Local buses are low cost, and many bars and cafes remain fairly priced.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafes, small change is fine. In taxis, rounding up the fare is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Fernando to Tarifa 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 Tarifa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Fernando to Tarifa buses use the to Tarifa station pair. Use this guide to compare San Fernando and Tarifa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tarifa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Restaurante El Puerto (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tarifa.
Available at Tarifa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarifa: Elevators, ramps.
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