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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
$34
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 27 buses that leave Santa Ana, CA for Tijuana on Wed, Aug 26, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 2 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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0Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $1 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana:
A train is $24 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Tijuana take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about -2h -18m sooner (3h 9m by bus vs 1h 51m by car) and save roughly $-56.30 (€-45.37) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $1 (€0.92)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:24AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 06:29AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 08:44AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 10:59AM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 11:04AM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:39PM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 02:44PM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:09PM | Arrival Time 07:34PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:14PM | Arrival Time 07:34PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:09PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:14PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:09PM | Arrival Time 11:34PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:14PM | Arrival Time 11:34PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 2:39 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 5:04 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:39 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 5:04 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 2:44 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h20 | 5:04 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 7:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 7:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:14 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h20 | 7:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 4h05 | 2:05 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 3h45 | 1:45 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:00 AM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 4h20 | 2:20 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
0 | 7:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 9:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 9:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:14 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h20 | 9:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 11:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:09 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 11:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:14 PM Santa Ana, CA | 2h20 | 11:34 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 5h15 | 7:50 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 5h40 | 8:15 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:35 PM Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) | 6h00 | 8:35 PM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
0 | 6:24 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 8:49 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:24 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 8:49 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 6:29 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h20 | 8:49 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:39 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 11:04 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:39 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 11:04 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 8:44 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h20 | 11:04 AM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:59 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 1:24 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:59 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h25 | 1:24 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:04 AM Santa Ana, CA | 2h20 | 1:24 PM Tijuana | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA to Tijuana buses use the Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) to Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano station pair, with some services arriving at Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto). Use this guide to compare Santa Ana, CA and Tijuana bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) is 1 km from Santa Ana city centre. Public transport options include:
Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station). ATMs are available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station).
Ticket office support is available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station).
Available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Ana, E Santa Ana Blvd (Train Station): Bus access is available.
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.
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, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) is 5 km from Tijuana city centre. Public transport options include:
Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express). ATMs are available at Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express).
Ticket office support is available at Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express).
Available at Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express): Basic accessibility for passengers.
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