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Journey Information

There are 12 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Tijuana. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana usually takes around 4 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance98 mi (157 km)
Shortest duration3h 30m
Cheapest price€18.81
Trips per day8
Most frequent serviceLos Limousines
Bus lines2

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

€23.67 is the average price of a bus ticket from Santa Ana 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

€41€28€14MarMar

Bus tickets from Santa Ana to Tijuana are expected to cost between €24 and €30 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Tijuana within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €25. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

What bus companies travel from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Santa Ana to Tijuana that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Los Limousines usually offers more choice, with 10 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound53h 50m€24.81
Los Limousines106h 0m€36.98
  • 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 5 bus trips from Santa Ana to Tijuana every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Tijuana usually start from €19.

  • Book Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Tijuana from €37. There are 10 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Tijuana. In Santa Ana, Los Limousines departs to Tijuana from Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd . In Tijuana, Los Limousines arrives at Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas and one other station.

    An average trip on Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Tijuana takes 6 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Tijuana in 3 hours and 30 minutes .

    On weekends, Los Limousines offers 11 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tijuana.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 157 kilometers from Santa Ana to Tijuana. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.

"Because many passengers travel from Santa Ana to Tijuana at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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 04:00 and the last bus leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to Tijuana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 12 scheduled buses that travel from Santa Ana to Tijuana every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 8 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA, US - SNA-0

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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 centers. 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 bus 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 bus leave from in Santa Ana?

Main departure station: Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd

Santa Ana has two bus stations with service to Tijuana.

All bus stations in Santa Ana:

  • Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd

  • Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd

Where does the bus arrive in Tijuana?

Main arrival station: Calzada Lazaro Cardenas

Buses arrive in Tijuana at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Bus stations in Tijuana:

  • Calzada Lazaro Cardenas

  • Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas

  • Tijuana Rtno Sentri

  • Tijuana Airport

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