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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Tijuana to Santa Ana. Traveling by bus from Tijuana to Santa Ana usually takes around 10 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 374 mi (602 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $61.18 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Tijuana to Santa Ana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tijuana to Santa Ana. Tufesa connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufesa | 7 | 10h 8m | $62.76 |
Book Tufesa from Tijuana to Santa Ana from $61. There are 7 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Tijuana to Santa Ana and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Santa Ana. In Tijuana, Tufesa departs to Santa Ana from Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station . In Santa Ana, Tufesa arrives at Suc Centro .
An average trip on Tufesa from Tijuana to Santa Ana takes 10 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Santa Ana in 9 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Santa Ana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 374 miles from Tijuana to Santa Ana. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 50 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Santa Ana. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tijuana to Santa Ana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tijuana?
Main departure station: Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Tijuana.
All bus stations in Tijuana:
Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Santa Ana?
Main arrival station: Suc Centro
All buses from Tijuana arrive at one main station in Santa Ana.
All bus stations in Santa Ana:
Suc Centro
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