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Journey Information
There are 50 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Tijuana. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana usually takes around 6 hours and 41 minutes, but the fastest Autobuses Monarca bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 127 mi (204 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €18.19 |
| Trips per day | 29 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 5 |
How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Tijuana?
€30.61 is the average price of a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Tijuana. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Los Angeles to Tijuana is expected to range from €29 to €37. If you are looking to travel to Tijuana within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from €29. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are €29 and can be found on May 2, 2024.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in May. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just €28 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Los Angeles to Tijuana in September, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to €43 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 21 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C€20.94 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Tijuana?
There are 5 bus lines from Los Angeles to Tijuana available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 30 daily trips, Los Limousines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 5 | 4h 8m | €64.98 |
| FlixBus US | 7 | 7h 30m | €41.86 |
| Greyhound | 18 | 7h 6m | €35.89 |
| Los Limousines | 30 | 6h 18m | €37.45 |
| Tufesa Internacional | 2 | 4h 17m | €38.22 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Los Angeles to Tijuana from €64. There are 5 Autobuses Monarca schedules from Los Angeles to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Tijuana. In Los Angeles, Autobuses Monarca departs to Tijuana from 1716 7th Street and 1 other station. In Tijuana, Autobuses Monarca arrives at Calle Juan Garcia 3 and 1 other station.
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Los Angeles to Tijuana takes 4 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Autobuses Monarca trip will get you to Tijuana in 3 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Tijuana.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 7 trips per day from Los Angeles to Tijuana, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 18 bus trips from Los Angeles to Tijuana every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Tijuana usually start from €18.
Book Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Tijuana from €34. There are 30 Los Limousines schedules from Los Angeles to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Tijuana. In Los Angeles, Los Limousines departs to Tijuana from Los Angeles Bus Station and 2 other stations. In Tijuana, Los Limousines arrives at Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas and 1 other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Los Angeles to Tijuana takes 6 hours and 18 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Tijuana in 3 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 31 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Tijuana.
Tufesa Internacional is the international brand of one of the largest ground transportation providers in Mexico, Tufesa. The carrier offers daily bus trips to and from several cities in the Southwestern United States, including cross-border trips between the U.S. and Mexico. On average, Tufesa Internacional runs 2 from Los Angeles to Tijuana, with prices starting from €37. The carrier’s fleet features modern coaches equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, such as onboard restrooms, reclining seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and a digital entertainment system.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you cannot go to Mexico from the U.S. without a passport or passport card, which is required of all U.S. citizens, unless you’re staying within the Mexican border zone (within 20–30 kilometers of the border).
Other WHTI-compliant documents are accepted when U.S. citizens are returning from Mexico by land. For U.S. citizens age 15 and younger, an original or copy of a birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate also work for land travel. Because passports or passport cards are required for entering Mexico, however, you might as well use the same document in both directions.
If you’re planning on traveling to Mexico with children, you may also need to bring proof of custody. If you’re traveling with children for whom you don’t have full legal custody, you should carry a notarized affidavit of consent from the child’s parents.
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 41 minutes to cover the 204 kilometers from Los Angeles to Tijuana. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 30 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Los Angeles to Tijuana for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Tijuana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: Los Angeles Bus Station
Buses to Tijuana leave from 13 stations in Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
E Olympic Blvd & S Augusta Ave Bus Stop
North Hollywood Bus Station
San Fernando Bus Station
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
1716 7th Street
1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Downtown - Vignes Lot
611 Maple Ave
West LA - Expo/Sepulveda
592 Gayley Ave
USC - 3492 S Hope St
Where does the bus arrive in Tijuana?
Main arrival station: Tijuana (Central)
Buses arrive in Tijuana at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Tijuana:
Tijuana (Central)
Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Tijuana Rtno Sentri
Tijuana Airport
Tijuana International Airport
Calle Juan Garcia 3
Suc Insurgente
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