How far is Tijuana from Tapachula?

About 1972 miles (3180 km) separate Tijuana and Tapachula.

Bus Tijuana to Tapachula from $161 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tijuana to Tapachula on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes	2d 17h	6:11am	Central Camionera De Cortos Recorridos	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tijuana to Tapachula on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes	2d 17h	6:11am	Central Camionera De Cortos Recorridos	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tijuana to Tapachula on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes	2d 17h	6:11am	Central Camionera De Cortos Recorridos	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:11 PM PST.

Get from Tijuana to Tapachula

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $186, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2d 17hAverage Duration

1964 milesDistance

79kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Autotravel

1.5/523 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.7

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

Elite

2.5/5167 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

TIM Express

Chihuahuenses

3/5160 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.8

ABC

3/59 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.7

Futura

3.5/5735 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.7

ELITE SELECT

3/515 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tijuana to Tapachula by bus

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

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11/18

$163

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The cheapest trip from Tijuana to Tapachula was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $161

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

You can expect to pay from $161 to $163 for a bus ticket from Tijuana to Tapachula based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $161 which is on 2025-11-22.