What is the distance between Tijuana and Mexico City?

About 1428 miles (2303 km) separate Tijuana and Mexico City.

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

If you're headed to Mexico City from Tijuana, chances are that your bus will leave from Tijuana Airport and arrive at Zaragoza. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Mexico City?

Once in Mexico City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Teotihuacan Pyramids, Six Flags México, Frida Kahlo Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral and Independence Day and Parade.

Bus Tijuana to Mexico City from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexico City on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1d 18h	6:20am	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 16h	9:05am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 21h	12:00am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	2d	11:54am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	1d 17h	5:50am	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexico City on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1d 18h	6:20am	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 16h	9:05am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 21h	12:00am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	2d	11:54am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1d 18h	5:50am	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexico City on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1d 18h	6:20am	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 16h	9:05am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 21h	12:00am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	2d	11:54am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	1d 17h	5:50am	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexico City on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1d 18h	6:20am	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 16h	10:40am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 21h	12:00am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	2d	11:54am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	1d 17h	6:20am	Zaragoza	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Mexico City on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1d 18h	6:20am	Zaragoza	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 16h	9:05am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	Fastest
Bus	12:05am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	1d 21h	12:00am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	2d	11:54am	Mexico D.F. Norte - 4907 EJE Central Lazaro Cardenas	No tags
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	1d 17h	5:50am	Av Instituto Politécnico Nacional 5008 - D.F.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tijuana to Mexico City

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Mexico City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

1424 milesDistance

96kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $367	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$112 - $173	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 96kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Tijuana and Mexico City?

Stops in Tijuana

A - Tijuana Airport

B - Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)

C - Central de Autobuses

D - Buenavista

E - Otay

F - Buenavista

Stops in Mexico City

A - Zaragoza

B - Sur

C - Norte

D - TAPO

E - Mexico City Airport

F - Aeropuerto MEX T2

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tijuana to Mexico City by bus

What is the distance between Tijuana and Mexico City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tijuana to Mexico City?
What are the best sights and things to do in Mexico City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$155

11/16

$104

Today

$154

11/18

$103

11/19

$103

11/20

$104

11/21

$104

11/22

$104

The cheapest trip from Tijuana to Mexico City was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $168 for a bus ticket from Tijuana to Mexico City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Elite 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.