The average bus between Monterey and Tijuana takes 24h 25m and the fastest bus takes 22h 34m. There is at least one bus per day from Monterey 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 once daily between Monterey and Tijuana. The earliest departure is at 11:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monterey is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Tijuana at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 24h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 49m • 3 changes
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22h 34m • 3 changes
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24h 49m • 3 changes
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22h 34m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Monterey to Tijuana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Tijuana station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
Monterey to Tijuana bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Tijuana bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at San Ysidro station.
The distance between Monterey and Tijuana is 638.7 km. The road distance is 860 km.
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 15h 8m.