Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | 409 Townsend St, SF | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Tijuana(Hotel City Express) | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags |
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Get from Tijuana to San Francisco
The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Tijuana and San Francisco?
Stops in Tijuana
- B
Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)
Frontera 26, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico - C
Central de Autobuses
Lázaro Cárdenas 15751, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico - D
Buenavista
Calzada Juan Ojeda Robles 117-B, Col. Guadalupe Victoria, Buenavista Postal, Buena Vista, 22415 Tijuana, B.C. - E
Otay
Plaza Centrum Local 9, 2° Eje Oriente-Poniente No 208 - Ciudad Industrial Nueva, 22046 Tijuana - FCalle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 1140, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Based on 87501 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $110
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tijuana to San Francisco, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Tijuana to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tijuana to San Francisco start from $110. The average price for this route is around $281. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Tijuana to San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from Tijuana to San Francisco is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 765 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Tijuana to San Francisco route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tijuana to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Tijuana to San Francisco at 3:50am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tijuana to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Tijuana to San Francisco generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tijuana to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $197To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tijuana to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $197 to $289 for a bus ticket from Tijuana to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $255 which is on 2026-01-17.
