Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano | No tags | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal | No tags | ||||
| Bus | San Francisco Bus Station | Tijuana(Hotel City Express) | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 5:00 AM PST.
Get from San Francisco to Tijuana
The journey takes about 18 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $105, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Tijuana?
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
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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Tijuana 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 San Francisco to Tijuana?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Tijuana start from $105. The average price for this route is around $216. 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 San Francisco to Tijuana?
The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Tijuana is 18h 35m, covering a distance of 763 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Tijuana route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Tijuana?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Tijuana at 6:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Tijuana?
A bus trip from San Francisco to Tijuana generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Tijuana?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Tijuana?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Tijuana?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Tijuana?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Tijuana was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Tijuana, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $102 to $237 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2026-01-13.
