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3:10PM
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2:25AM
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
Tijuana - Tijuana Central Bus Terminal
3:10PM
10h25m
1:35AM
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara Station
Tijuana - Tijuana Airport
2:45PM
11h40m
2:25AM
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Tijuana - Tijuana Central Bus Terminal
2:45PM
10h50m
1:35AM
Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara (University of California), CA
Tijuana - Tijuana Airport
Bus Santa Barbara to Tijuana: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Barbara to Tijuana: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$63
Average bus trip duration11h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure2:45 PM
Distance212 miles (341 km)
Latest bus departure3:10 PM

Santa Barbara to Tijuana Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Barbara to Tijuana from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Tijuana, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:45PM - 3:10PM
Minimum Price$55
Average Ticket Price$63
Minimum Trip Duration10h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration11h
Distance212 miles (341 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - Tijuana

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Tijuana without a car. 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 Santa Barbara to Tijuana takes around 11h, but you can get there in as little as 10h 25m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 202 miles (326 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Santa Barbara and Tijuana is 202 miles (326 km).

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Santa Barbara to Tijuana may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Santa Barbara to Tijuana as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates between 2:45 PM and 3:10 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Santa Barbara to Tijuana leave from Train Station and arrive at Centro. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $55.

You can expect to pay around $63 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $55 and $123, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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 Santa Barbara and Tijuana!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Barbara to Tijuana, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Barbara to Tijuana that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Tijuana to Santa Barbara

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