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Journey Information
There are 47 intercity coaches per day from Tijuana to San Diego. Traveling by coach from Tijuana to San Diego usually takes around 2 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £3.60 |
| Trips per day | 47 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 6 |
What coach companies travel from Tijuana to San Diego?
There are 6 bus lines from Tijuana to San Diego available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 26 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 12 | 2h 30m | £28.24 |
| FlixBus US | 4 | 1h 29m | £4.77 |
| Greyhound | 26 | 1h 58m | £5.12 |
| Los Limousines | 21 | 2h 31m | £7.67 |
| Tufesa | 3 | 2h 9m | £16.45 |
| Tufesa Internacional | 4 | 2h 9m | £274.99 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Tijuana to San Diego from £28. There are 12 Autobuses Monarca schedules from Tijuana to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to San Diego. In Tijuana, Autobuses Monarca departs to San Diego from Calle Juan Garcia 3 and 1 other station. In San Diego, Autobuses Monarca arrives at San Ysidro CA and no other station.
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Tijuana to San Diego takes 2 hours and 30 minutes , while the fastest available Autobuses Monarca trip will get you to San Diego in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 12 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Diego.
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 4 trips per day from Tijuana to San Diego, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 26 bus trips from Tijuana to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 58 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from £4.
Book Los Limousines from Tijuana to San Diego from £8. There are 21 Los Limousines schedules from Tijuana to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to San Diego. In Tijuana, Los Limousines departs to San Diego from Tijuana Airport and 2 other stations. In San Diego, Los Limousines arrives at San Ysidro Bus Terminal and no other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Tijuana to San Diego takes 2 hours and 31 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to San Diego in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 21 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Diego.
Book Tufesa from Tijuana to San Diego from £16. There are 3 Tufesa schedules from Tijuana to San Diego and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to San Diego. In Tijuana, Tufesa departs to San Diego from Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station and no other station. In San Diego, Tufesa arrives at San Ysidro CA and no other station.
An average trip on Tufesa from Tijuana to San Diego takes 2 hours and 9 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to San Diego in 0 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Diego.
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 4 from Tijuana to San Diego, with prices starting from £275. 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
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 16 miles from Tijuana to San Diego. However, the fastest coach only takes 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Tijuana to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
San Diego
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Tijuana?
Main departure station: Tijuana (Central)
Coaches to San Diego leave from 8 stations in Tijuana.
All coach stations in Tijuana:
Tijuana (Central)
Tijuana Airport
Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Calle Juan Garcia 3
Tijuana International Airport
Tijuana Rtno Sentri
Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station
Suc Insurgente
Where does the coach arrive in San Diego?
Main arrival station: San Ysidro Transit Center
Coaches arrive in San Diego at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in San Diego:
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Ysidro Bus Terminal
San Ysidro CA
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
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