Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Empalme to Tijuana. Traveling by bus from Empalme to Tijuana usually takes around 15 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 486 mi (783 km) |
| Shortest duration | 13h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $78.06 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Tufesa |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Empalme to Tijuana?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Empalme to Tijuana. 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 | 5 | 15h 7m | $84.05 |
Book Tufesa from Empalme to Tijuana from $78. There are 5 trips per day offered by Tufesa from Empalme to Tijuana and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa ticket to Tijuana. In Empalme, Tufesa departs to Tijuana from Suc Moderna . In Tijuana, Tufesa arrives at Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station .
An average trip on Tufesa from Empalme to Tijuana takes 15 hours and 7 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa trip will get you to Tijuana in 13 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Tufesa offers 5 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tijuana.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 6 minutes to cover the 486 miles from Empalme to Tijuana. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 10 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Tijuana. 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Tijuana, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Empalme to Tijuana, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Empalme?
Main departure station: Suc Moderna
Most buses depart from the main station in Empalme.
All bus stations in Empalme:
Suc Moderna
Where does the bus arrive in Tijuana?
Main arrival station: Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station
All buses from Empalme arrive at one main station in Tijuana.
All bus stations in Tijuana:
Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Tijuana to Empalme?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more