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Bus Tijuana to San Rafael: Trip Overview

Bus Tijuana to San Rafael: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104
Average bus trip duration21h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:10 AM
Distance490 miles (789 km)
Latest bus departure4:45 PM

Tijuana to San Rafael Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tijuana - San Rafael

The bus is the best choice to get to San Rafael without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

On average, the trip from Tijuana to San Rafael takes around 21h 15m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 21h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 488 miles (786 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Tijuana and San Rafael is 488 miles (786 km).

If you're headed to San Rafael from Tijuana, chances are that your bus will leave from Centro and arrive at Tamalpais Ave. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $104.

You can expect to pay around $104 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $104 and $104, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Tijuana to San Rafael. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tijuana and San Rafael!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Tijuana to San Rafael.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tijuana to San Rafael.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Tijuana to San Rafael.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Tijuana by bus?

Bus from San Rafael to Tijuana

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