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Pros: On time. Clean. Cons: No help with luggage. Drivernot friendly. Tips: No.
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There are 39 intercity buses per day from Santa Ana to Tijuana. Traveling by bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana usually takes around 6 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 2 hours,
| Distance | 98 mi (157 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
| Cheapest price | HRK 166.42 |
| Trips per day | 18 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 4 |

Average score for buses from Santa Ana to Tijuana
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5.0
Pros: On time. Clean. Cons: No help with luggage. Drivernot friendly. Tips: No.
Bus tickets for a trip from Santa Ana to Tijuana cost HRK 181.90 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Bus tickets from Santa Ana to Tijuana are expected to cost between HRK 183 and HRK 268 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 HRK 216. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 16 days in advance to save HRK 97.06 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are 4 bus lines from Santa Ana to Tijuana available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 5h 53m | HRK 248.45 |
| Futura Net | 16 | 2h 26m | HRK 359.22 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 3h 57m | HRK 195.94 |
| Los Limousines | 35 | 8h 21m | HRK 242.96 |
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 3 trips per day from Santa Ana to Tijuana, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Book Futura Net from Santa Ana to Tijuana from HRK 359. There are 16 trips per day offered by Futura Net from Santa Ana to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay 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 26 minutes , while the fastest available Futura Net trip will get you to Tijuana in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Futura Net offers 16 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tijuana.
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 3 bus trips from Santa Ana to Tijuana every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Tijuana usually start from HRK 166.
Book Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Tijuana from HRK 239. There are 35 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 Rtno Sentri and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Santa Ana to Tijuana takes 8 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Tijuana in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 35 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tijuana.
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 98 miles from Santa Ana to Tijuana. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Santa Ana to Tijuana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

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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.
Santa Ana has two bus stations with service to Tijuana.
Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd
Reg Transp Ctr - 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd
Buses arrive in Tijuana at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Tijuana Rtno Sentri
Tijuana Blvr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Tijuana (Central)
Tijuana Airport
Tijuana International Airport
Hotel City Express
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