Bus from San Francisco, US to Tijuana: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Francisco to Tijuana on January 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
409 Townsend St, SF
Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoNo tags
GreyhoundBus
San Francisco Bus Station
Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
409 Townsend St, SF
Tijuana(Hotel City Express)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
409 Townsend St, SF
Tijuana Airport Bus TerminalNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
409 Townsend St, SF
Tijuana - Plaza El MexicanoNo tags

Get from San Francisco to Tijuana

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
17h 15mAverage Duration
763 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Tijuana by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Tijuana start from $102. The average price for this route is around $149. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Tijuana is 17h 15m, covering a distance of 763 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Tijuana route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Tijuana at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Tijuana generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Tijuana?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
01-27
$172
01-28
$263
Today
$178
01-30
No data
01-31
No data
02-01
No data
02-02
$123
02-03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Tijuana was searched and found on Feb 2, 2026 with a price of $123

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

You can expect to pay from $123 to $263 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2026-02-02.

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