What's the distance between San Jose and Tijuana by coach?

The distance between San Jose and Tijuana by coach is approximately 432 miles (696 km).

How can I travel from San Jose to Tijuana avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus San Jose to Tijuana from £50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Jose to Tijuana on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 10m	04:40	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	13h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	17h	02:25	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	06:00	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	13h	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Tijuana on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 25m	04:40	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	13h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	17h	02:25	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	06:00	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	13h	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Tijuana on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	17h	02:25	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Cheapest
	Bus	17:15	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 25m	04:40	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	13h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:25	Diridon Station	16h 10m	01:35	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Tijuana on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
Bus	19:30	Santiago Express San Jose	10h	05:30	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
Bus	17:30	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 10m	04:40	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	13h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
Bus	05:35	Diridon Station	20h 50m	02:25	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Tijuana on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
Bus	17:30	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 10m	04:40	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
Bus	00:55	Diridon Station	13h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
Bus	06:00	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	13h	19:00	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
Bus	05:35	Diridon Station	20h 50m	02:25	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Tijuana

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tijuana. The journey takes about 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

13h 5mAverage duration

434 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£52 - £194	Average duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£29 - £29	Average duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Tijuana?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Tijuana

A
Tijuana Airport
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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
F
Buenavista
Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 1140, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
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Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi3

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between San Jose and Tijuana by coach?
The distance between San Jose and Tijuana by coach is approximately 432 miles (696 km).
How can I travel from San Jose to Tijuana avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/11

£79

22/11

£152

Today

£79

24/11

£79

25/11

£79

26/11

£79

27/11

£79

28/11

£79

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Tijuana was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £79

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

You can expect to pay from £79 to £174 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £79, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.