The average bus between El Monte and Tijuana takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from El Monte to Tijuana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between El Monte and Tijuana. The earliest departure is at 2:49 AM at night, and the last departure from El Monte is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Tijuana at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 36m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Tijuana station via Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
El Monte to Tijuana bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
El Monte to Tijuana bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Book your El Monte to Tijuana bus tickets online with Foothill Transit and Greyhound Mexico.
The distance between El Monte and Tijuana is 198.4 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $460–800 and the journey takes 5h 10m.