Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
1 h 21 m
Buses on 14 Sept
18
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tijuana to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tijuana to San Diego, CA will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 18 buses from Tijuana to San Diego, CA, including 14 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Tijuana to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 28 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £0.82 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £0.82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.90. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Tijuana to San Diego, CA coaches for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:20 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1h15 | 4:35 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:30 Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 2h20 | 8:50 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 6:40 Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 3h00 | 9:40 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:40 Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 2h10 | 8:50 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:10 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1h40 | 8:50 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 7:10 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 2h30 | 9:40 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:15 Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 1h45 | 10:00 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:25 Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1h35 | 10:00 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1h00 | 10:00 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 1h50 | 12:20 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:40 Tijuana, Blvd. Lazaro Cardenas (Hotel City Express) | 1h40 | 12:20 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:00 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1h20 | 12:20 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 13:10 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 6h25 | 19:35 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:10 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1h45 | 14:55 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) | 3h35 | 18:35 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
· | 17:00 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 2h35 | 19:35 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:00 Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano | 1h35 | 18:35 San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 14 September | |||||
0 | 8:15 Tijuana | 2h30 | 10:45 San Diego, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Tijuana to San Diego, CA run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 22:57. The fastest coach covers the 28 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 28 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 22:57 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of San Diego, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Diego, CA trip today.
Extensive naval aviation museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier. Visit for flight decks, restored aircraft, and hands-on maritime history.
Major Balboa Park art museum with Spanish old masters, Asian art, and sculpture. A strong choice for architecture and varied collections.
Interactive Balboa Park museum exploring anthropology, culture, and race. Climb the tower for city views with a separate ticket.
Large urban cultural park with gardens, museums, theatres, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Ideal for walking and a full day out.
Historic district with preserved 19th-century buildings, museums, and lively public spaces. Visit for local heritage and easy walking.
Clifftop coastal reserve with trails, wild shoreline views, and sea caves nearby. A popular local spot for sunsets and walks.
A large flour tortilla stuffed with carne asada, chips, cheese, guacamole and salsa. It is a San Diego taqueria classic with strong border-city roots.
Fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. This indulgent late-night favourite is strongly associated with San Diego taco shops.
Beer-battered local white fish in tortillas with cabbage and crema. Baja-style fish tacos are a defining everyday food in San Diego’s coastal dining scene.
Casual seafood counter known for Baja-style fish tacos and fried seafood near the beach. Lively, unfussy and popular with locals and visitors.
Busy taqueria famous for carne asada fries, burritos and other San Diego taco-shop staples. Informal atmosphere and reliable late-night choice.
Historic Little Italy restaurant serving hearty Italian-American classics, sandwiches and house specialities. Old-school atmosphere with strong local character.
San Diego is pricier than many US cities, with high hotel and dining costs, though tacos, casual eats and public transport can help keep daily spending manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-2 for café drinks if table service or special prep is involved.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tijuana to San Diego, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tijuana to San Diego, CA buses use the Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles to San Diego station pair, with some services arriving at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. Use this guide to compare Tijuana and San Diego, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles is 3 km from Tijuana city centre. Public transport options include:
Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars and vending machines available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles.
Available at Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tijuana, Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles: Wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets available.
Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano is 4 km from Tijuana city centre. Public transport options include:
Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes available.
Free WiFi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano.
Available at Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tijuana, Plaza El Mexicano: Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) is 5 km from Tijuana city centre. Public transport options include:
Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food restaurants available
Free WiFi available at the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto).
Available at Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tijuana, Terminal de Autobuses (Aeropuerto): Wheelchair accessible.
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center is 22 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food eateries located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center. ATMs are available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center.
Available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
San Diego has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego. ATMs are available at San Diego.
Ticket office support is available at San Diego.
Available at San Diego: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego: Station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) is 5 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park). ATMs are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Ticket office support is available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park).
Available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park): Wheelchair accessible routes available.
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