What is the distance between Modesto and Tijuana?

Modesto and Tijuana are 418 miles (673 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Modesto to Tijuana?

If you're headed to Tijuana from Modesto, chances are that your bus will depart from Modesto Bus Station and arrive at Tijuana Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Modesto to Tijuana from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Modesto to Tijuana on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Modesto Bus Station	14h 30m	2:25am	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Cheapest
Bus	12:10am	Modesto Bus Station	13h 30m	1:40pm	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	12:10am	Modesto Bus Station	13h 50m	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Modesto Bus Station	13h 40m	1:35am	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Modesto Bus Station	13h 50m	2:00pm	Tijuana(Hotel City Express)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:41 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Modesto to Tijuana

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tijuana. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

419 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $218	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Modesto and Tijuana?

Stops in Modesto

A
Modesto Bus Station
1001 9th St, Ste C, Modesto, CA 95354
B
Lukyds Travel
920 E Hacth Rd, CA 95351 , USA
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C
1511 Crows Landing Rd
1511 Crows Landing Rd, CA 95358 , USA
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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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Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Based on 266 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Los Limousines ticket prices on this trip start at $97

Los Limousines Modesto Tijuana recent customer reviews

Good expirience,arrived on time,less stops then other bus companies. The wc was dirty.

Jose A.

May 30, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Modesto Tijuana recent customer reviews

The bus was two hours late and no apologies given. The seats were uncomfortable with very little leg room, and I'm only 5'3". There were no breaks at the stops along the way because the bus was so far behind schedule.

Christina C.

April 1, 2018

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

MX bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Modesto to Tijuana by bus

What is the distance between Modesto and Tijuana?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Modesto to Tijuana?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$147

11/20

$80

Today

$89

11/22

$89

11/23

No data

11/24

$88

11/25

$69

11/26

$85

The cheapest trip from Modesto to Tijuana was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $182 for a bus ticket from Modesto to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Los Limousines 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.