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El Monte to Tijuana Bus Schedule
Bus from El Monte to Tijuana: Journey Information
There are 31 intercity buses per day from El Monte to Tijuana. Traveling by bus from El Monte to Tijuana usually takes around 7 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Internacional bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 122 mi (196 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $61.27 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from El Monte to Tijuana?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from El Monte to Tijuana that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Los Limousines usually offers more choice, with 27 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Limousines | 27 | 8h 9m | $76.57 |
| Tufesa Internacional | 4 | 3h 54m | $61.27 |
Book Los Limousines from El Monte to Tijuana from $74. There are 27 Los Limousines schedules from El Monte to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Tijuana. In El Monte, Los Limousines departs to Tijuana from El Monte Bus Station and no other station. In Tijuana, Los Limousines arrives at Tijuana Rtno Sentri and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Los Limousines from El Monte to Tijuana takes 8 hours and 9 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Tijuana in 3 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 28 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Tijuana.
Book Tufesa Internacional from El Monte to Tijuana from $61. There are 4 Tufesa Internacional schedules from El Monte to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Tijuana. In El Monte, Tufesa Internacional departs to Tijuana from 11808 Valley Blvd and no other station. In Tijuana, Tufesa Internacional arrives at Tijuana International Airport and 1 other station.
An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from El Monte to Tijuana takes 3 hours and 54 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa Internacional trip will get you to Tijuana in 3 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa Internacional offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Tijuana.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from El Monte to Tijuana
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 196 kilometers from El Monte to Tijuana. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 35 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Tijuana at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from El Monte to Tijuana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in El Monte?
Main departure station: El Monte Bus Station
El Monte has two bus stations with service to Tijuana.
All bus stations in El Monte:
El Monte Bus Station
11808 Valley Blvd
Where does the bus arrive in Tijuana?
Main arrival station: Tijuana Rtno Sentri
Buses arrive in Tijuana at 5 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Tijuana:
Tijuana Rtno Sentri
Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Tijuana Airport
Tijuana International Airport
Suc Insurgente
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