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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | San Francisco Bus Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Tijuana to San Francisco
The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Tijuana and San Francisco?
Stops in Tijuana
- 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 - FCalle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 1140, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tijuana to San Francisco, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Tijuana to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tijuana to San Francisco start from $77. The average price for this route is around $197. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Tijuana to San Francisco?
The average bus trip duration from Tijuana to San Francisco is 20h 10m, covering a distance of 474 miles (764 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 15m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Tijuana to San Francisco route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tijuana to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Tijuana to San Francisco at 3:50am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tijuana to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Tijuana to San Francisco generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tijuana to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Jan 10, 2026 with a price of $142To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tijuana to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $142 to $199 for a bus ticket from Tijuana to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $187 which is on 2026-01-11.
