How far is San Jose from Tijuana?

About 432 miles (696 km) separate San Jose and Tijuana.

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Jose to Tijuana leave from Diridon Station and arrive at Tijuana Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Jose to Tijuana from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Jose to Tijuana on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 30m	6:00am	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	12h	6:15pm	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	13h 5m	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	17h	2:25am	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	5:00pm	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	13h	6:00am	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Tijuana on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 25m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	13h 5m	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	17h	2:25am	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	6:00am	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	13h	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Tijuana on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	17h	2:25am	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 25m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
	Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	13h 5m	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25am	Diridon Station	16h 10m	1:35am	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Tijuana on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Santiago Express San Jose	12h 45m	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Santiago Express San Jose	11h 10m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
Bus	12:55am	Diridon Station	13h 5m	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
Bus	6:00am	San Jose, Ca. Fronteras	13h	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
Bus	5:35am	Diridon Station	20h 50m	2:25am	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose 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 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, 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$67 - $247	Average Duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $37	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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Compare bus companies

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 8 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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 San Jose Tijuana recent customer reviews

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September 18, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,408 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.

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

How far is San Jose from Tijuana?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$100

11/21

$100

Today

$193

11/23

$100

11/24

$193

11/25

No data

11/26

$100

11/27

$100

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Tijuana was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $100

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 $100 to $223 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 $100 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.