The average bus between Tijuana and Goleta takes 13h 11m and the fastest bus takes 10h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tijuana to Goleta. 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 3 times a day between Tijuana and Goleta. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Tijuana is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Goleta at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tijuana to Goleta? 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 Tijuana to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Tijuana station and arriving at Goleta station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Tijuana to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.
Tijuana to Goleta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
The distance between Tijuana and Goleta is 338.8 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 9h 43m.