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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 | Diridon Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station | San Jose Los Suenos Ave | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station | 1118 E William St | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 6:16 PM PST.
Get from Tijuana to San Jose
The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Tijuana and San Jose?
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 Jose
- A
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA - B65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
- C440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
- D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA - E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA - F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tijuana to San Jose, 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 Jose?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tijuana to San Jose start from $82. The average price for this route is around $167. 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 Jose?
The average bus travel time from Tijuana to San Jose is 13h, covering a distance of 697 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Tijuana to San Jose route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tijuana to San Jose?
The earliest bus departs from Tijuana to San Jose at 3:50am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tijuana to San Jose?
A bus trip from Tijuana to San Jose generates an estimated 17 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 Tijuana to San Jose?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tijuana to San Jose?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tufesa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tijuana to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Greyhound, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tijuana to San Jose?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tufesa, with a cleanliness rating of 4.0 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 Tijuana to San Jose, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $108To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tijuana to San Jose, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $108 to $152 for a bus ticket from Tijuana to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually Tufesa will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
