How far is Tijuana from San Diego by coach?

The journey from San Diego to Tijuana by coach covers an approximate distance of 15 miles (25 km).

What is the best way to go from San Diego to Tijuana without a car?

You can reach Tijuana from San Diego by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus San Diego to Tijuana from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to Tijuana on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:55	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 10m	20:05	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Cheapest
	Bus	11:55	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Fastest

Next departures from San Diego to Tijuana on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:01	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 24m	02:25	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Cheapest
Bus	00:01	Greyhound Bus Stop	1h 34m	01:35	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 5m	14:00	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
Bus	17:55	Greyhound Bus Stop	2h 10m	20:05	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:55 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Tijuana

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tijuana. The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2h 5mAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£9 - £13	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£2 - £2	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 27 reviews, Greyhound received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the ticket access. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £9

Greyhound Lines, Inc. San Diego Tijuana recent customer reviews

The ground staff were always friendly and helpful, even when I accidentally made a booking on the wrong day, they helped me in the call center. The drivers could be a bit friendlier and more helpful to strangers.

Hans-robert S.

9 May 2024

unclear instructions from staff resulted in me loosing the second bus, from San Ysidro to the airport

Josue R.

20 July 2019

Didn't even get the bus it was 40 min late from departure so I had to take the trolley to the boarder and make my own way to Airport never go greyhound Again

Bradley B.

21 August 2018

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.8

Limousine

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Las Vegas Shuttles

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.2

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Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Tijuana?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Tijuana

A - Tijuana Airport

B - Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)

C - Central de Autobuses

D - Buenavista

E - Otay

F - Buenavista

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Diego, CA, US to Tijuana

How far is Tijuana from San Diego by coach?
The journey from San Diego to Tijuana by coach covers an approximate distance of 15 miles (25 km).
What is the best way to go from San Diego to Tijuana without a car?
You can reach Tijuana from San Diego by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£6

17/11

£8

Today

£6

19/11

£6

20/11

£6

21/11

£7

22/11

£6

23/11

£7

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Tijuana was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £8 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-19.