Cheap coach tickets from Santa Ana to Tijuana

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Coach from Santa Ana to Tijuana: Journey Information

There are 20 intercity coaches per day from Santa Ana to Tijuana. Travelling by coach from Santa Ana to Tijuana usually takes around 3 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest Futura Net coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance: 98 mi (157 km)
Shortest duration: 2h 25m
Cheapest price: MX$520.56
Trips per day: 20
Most frequent service: Futura Net
Coach lines: 3

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Santa Ana to Tijuana Coach Timetable

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Average score for coaches from Santa Ana to Tijuana (Based on 1 rating and review)

5.0

Natalia

15 July 2025 - Solo travel

Greyhound

Pros: On time. Clean Cons: No help with luggage. Drivernot friendly Tips: No

There are several coach options that can take you from Santa Ana to Tijuana:

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How much is a coach ticket from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

Coach tickets for a trip from Santa Ana to Tijuana cost about MX$893 when you book at the cheapest time, on the day you travel. Tickets cheaper than MX$893 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Santa Ana to Tijuana by travel date

If you're planning to travel by coach from Santa Ana to Tijuana in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from MX$558 to MX$1,024. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 10 December 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Tijuana this week, coach tickets are available starting at MX$856.

Average coach ticket prices from Santa Ana to Tijuana by month

Travelling from Santa Ana to Tijuana by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around MX$856 whenever you decide to travel.

Prices as travel date approaches

Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. If you're looking for cheap coach tickets, booking in advance is the way to go.

What coach companies travel from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

There are 3 coach lines from Santa Ana to Tijuana available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 13 daily trips, Futura Net usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus US	3	5h 58m	MX$713.31
Futura Net	13	2h 25m	MX$1,060.86
Greyhound	4	4h 5m	MX$702.34

FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Santa Ana to Tijuana, and the average ticket for this route costs only MX$713.31.
Book Futura Net from Santa Ana to Tijuana from MX$1,060.86. There are 13 trips per day offered by Futura Net from Santa Ana to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay MX$1,060.86 for a Futura Net ticket to Tijuana. In Santa Ana, Futura Net departs to Tijuana from Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd. In Tijuana, Futura Net arrives at Tijuana International Airport and one other station.
An average trip on Futura Net from Santa Ana to Tijuana takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.
At weekends, Futura Net offers 14 trips per day. A single ticket costs MX$1,060.86 for a weekend trip to Tijuana.
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 4 coach trips from Santa Ana to Tijuana every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Tijuana usually start from MX$520.56.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Santa Ana to Tijuana

There are 20 scheduled coaches that travel from Santa Ana to Tijuana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 13 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 98 miles from Santa Ana to Tijuana. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a film. 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.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

157

The first coach leaves at 6:24 and the last coach leaves at 21:09. To see the times for all coaches from Santa Ana to Tijuana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

6:24am

Latest coach

9:09pm

With many people travelling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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.

Most crowded

Wednesday

Least crowded

Monday

City Information

Santa Ana

Santa Ana is a sunny city in Orange County located between Anaheim and Irvine in the greater Los Angeles area. Downtown Santa Ana bustles with independent breweries, diverse restaurants, unique retail shops, weekly pop-up markets, and art centres. This lively downtown area, in addition to Santa Ana's live-work housing and creative working spaces, make it attractive to young professionals.

One of the most popular spots for visitors is the Santa Ana Zoo, where little ones can enjoy a carousel and mini-train ride along with the animal exhibits. Architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the Bowers Museum, built in a Mission Revival style, and the Heritage Museum, which has restored homes from the 1890s.

The Orange County Transportation Authority and several shuttle services provide transit within Santa Ana. Santa Ana is easily accessible from over 20 other cities by Amtrak Thruway coach or on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train. The primary airport for Orange County, John Wayne Airport, is located in Santa Ana and also makes it easy to travel to this vibrant SoCal spot.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Santa Ana?

Main departure station: Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd

Most coaches depart from the main station in Santa Ana.

All coach stations in Santa Ana:

Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd

Where does the coach arrive in Tijuana?

Main arrival station: Tijuana (Central)

Coaches arrive in Tijuana at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.

Coach stations in Tijuana:

Tijuana (Central)
Tijuana International Airport
Hotel City Express
Tijuana Airport

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