What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Tijuana?

About 225 miles (363 km) separate Bakersfield and Tijuana.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Tijuana?

The majority of buses traveling from Bakersfield to Tijuana start their journey at Tufesa Bus Station and wind up at Central de Autobuses. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bakersfield to Tijuana from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bakersfield to Tijuana on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	8h	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	Bakersfield	6h 40m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 45m	8:15pm	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	7h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Tijuana on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	8h	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	Bakersfield	6h 40m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 45m	8:15pm	Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	7h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Tijuana on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	8h	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00pm	Bakersfield	6h 40m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 35m	8:05pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	7h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Tijuana on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:30am	Bakersfield	5h	5:30am	Suc. Insurgente	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	8h	7:00pm	Suc. Insurgente	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h	2:00pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 35m	8:05pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Bakersfield	6h 40m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

Next departures for Bakersfield to Tijuana on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15pm	16th St (Bakersfield)	9h 10m	2:25am	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	Bakersfield	7h 15m	6:15pm	Suc. Insurgente	Fastest
	Bus	5:00am	16th St (Bakersfield)	8h 30m	1:30pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	16th St (Bakersfield)	10h 20m	8:05pm	Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Bakersfield	18h 25m	4:40am	Suc. Insurgente	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bakersfield to Tijuana

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tijuana. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

228 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $172	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bakersfield and Tijuana?

Stops in Bakersfield

A
Tufesa Bus Station
1401 Chamberlain Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA
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B
Amtrak Station
601 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
C
Latino Travel
2225 Niles Pt. St , 93306 Bakersfield, CA USA
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Stops in Tijuana

A
Central de Autobuses
Lázaro Cárdenas 15751, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
B
Tijuana Airport
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C
Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)
Frontera 26, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 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
F
Buenavista
Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 1140, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Bakersfield Tijuana recent customer reviews

The office in Bakersfield was closed when we had arrive,(wife, son, and I) when my wife went to ask the security guard if he knew what bus was going to LA he answered in a rude manner. Besides the bus smell really bad.

Luis Miguel M.

May 15, 2018

Very incomfotable trip I'm disabled and not much leg room. I've b9ee here a little over a month dreading the ride home. I say I'm leaving but I start thinking of the ride and I stay a little longer. Sorry but this was my experience

Miriam M.

September 7, 2017

Too many bus changing

Stephanie P.

December 10, 2021

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

Tufesa Bakersfield Tijuana recent customer reviews

Spoke to representative over the phone very rude and she hung up on me. Driver was also rude.

Catalina R.

October 12, 2023

It was a pleasant and fast trip with hardly no heavy traffic.

Rosa S.

August 13, 2024

Porque el camión nunca llegó

Banesa R.

November 6, 2023

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Limousine

1/56 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness0

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Based on 268 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Los Limousines ticket prices on this trip start at $69

Los Limousines Bakersfield Tijuana recent customer reviews

It was a good ride but I was left in a dangerous area. The Charger Ports are not compatible with iPhone.

Rosa S.

July 20, 2024

Never can the bass piker up

Enrique R.

December 4, 2024

Makes unnecessary stops.

Ramon R.

November 2, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bakersfield to Tijuana by bus

What is the travel distance from Bakersfield to Tijuana?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bakersfield to Tijuana?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$64

11/24

$64

Today

$65

11/26

$65

11/27

$62

11/28

$65

11/29

$64

11/30

$64

The cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Tijuana was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $156 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound 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.