What is the travel distance from Oakland to Tijuana?

The distance between the two cities is 470 miles (757 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Oakland to Tijuana start their journey at Emeryville Station and wind up at Tijuana Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Oakland to Tijuana from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oakland to Tijuana on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	West Oakland BART	16h 5m	1:35am	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	11:50pm	Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay	14h 10m	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	West Oakland BART	16h 55m	2:25am	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	West Oakland BART	14h 40m	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	West Oakland BART	15h 40m	1:40pm	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland 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 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

17h 55mAverage Duration

472 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $245	Average Duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $40	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Tijuana?

Stops in Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, 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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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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 Oakland Tijuana recent customer reviews

Bad Service

Jose Luis P.

June 12, 2019

Very good staff , just no wifi on bus too bad... On time and confortable .

Carol M.

December 6, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oakland to Tijuana by bus

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

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

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$112

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Tijuana was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $71

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

You can expect to pay from $71 to $201 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-27.