- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum complex with European paintings, decorative arts, gardens, and sweeping city views. One of Los Angeles's signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 21 buses that leave Tijuana for Los Angeles, CA on Mon, Jun 15, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 207 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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 Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $257 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $296 (€240).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Flight takes on average 6h 7m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:21AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:21AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 09:21AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 02:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 03:21PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:21PM | Arrival Time 06:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:21PM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 05:21PM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Futura Net | Departure Time 07:21PM | Arrival Time 10:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:21PM | Arrival Time 10:56PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 4:20 AM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 7h05 | 11:25 AM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 1 transfer | |
· | 4:20 AM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 6h20 | 10:40 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 5:00 AM Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles | 4h45 | 9:45 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:21 AM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h15 | 10:36 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:21 AM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h15 | 12:36 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 8h40 | 7:10 PM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 9h05 | 7:35 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:30 AM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 6h25 | 4:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 8h55 | 7:35 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:40 AM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 6h15 | 4:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 8h30 | 7:10 PM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 8h35 | 7:35 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 8h10 | 7:10 PM Los Angles, S Hope St. USC Parking, CA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 11:00 AM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 5h55 | 4:55 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 11:21 AM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h35 | 2:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:21 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h35 | 4:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 3:00 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 3:21 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h35 | 6:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 5:00 PM Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 1 transfer | |
0 | 5:21 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h35 | 8:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:21 PM Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h35 | 10:56 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tijuana to Los Angeles, CA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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