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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tijuana
    Departure location: Tijuana Central Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Salesforce Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $78
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tijuana
    Departure location: Tijuana Central Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Salesforce Transit Center
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $89
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tijuana
    Departure location: Tijuana Central Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $79
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tijuana
    Departure location: Tijuana Central Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $81
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tijuana
    Departure location: Tijuana Central Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $87
Bus Tijuana to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Bus Tijuana to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$87
Average bus trip duration17h 20m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure4:00 AM
Distance473 miles (762 km)
Latest bus departure5:00 PM

Tijuana to San Francisco Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures8
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:00AM - 5:00PM
Minimum Price$66
Average Ticket Price$87
Minimum Trip Duration14h15m
Average Bus Trip Duration17h20m
Distance473 miles (762 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tijuana - San Francisco

The bus is the best choice to get to San Francisco without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Tijuana to San Francisco takes around 17h 20m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 14h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 473 miles (763 km) that separate the two cities.

About 473 miles (763 km) separate Tijuana and San Francisco.

You can choose from 8 travel times and travel with Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Tijuana to San Francisco may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Tijuana to San Francisco a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 4:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Tijuana to San Francisco leave from Centro and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $63 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to San Francisco from Tijuana.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Tijuana to San Francisco is $87. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $63 and $247, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in San Francisco, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Golden Gate Bridge, Ocean Beach, Asian Art Museum, Aquarium of the Bay and San Francisco Cable Cars.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Tijuana to San Francisco. Remember to bring along essentials like a blanket and some snacks to ensure a cozy and convenient journey.

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 Tijuana and San Francisco!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Tijuana to San Francisco.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tijuana to San Francisco.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Tijuana to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from San Francisco to Tijuana

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