What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $350 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Tijuana?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

The distance between Santa Ana and Tijuana is 182 km. The road distance is 172.8 km.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $350 - $1000.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Tijuana bus from?

Santa Ana to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Tijuana bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Tijuana is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Santa Ana to Tijuana.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Ana to Tijuana?

Book your Santa Ana to Tijuana bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 599+ hotels available in Tijuana.

Santa Ana to Tijuana - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
3h 3m
$538–793
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Los Angeles
4h
$350–1,000
Drive 172.8 km
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Tijuanacar 172.8 km
1h 54m
$353–509
Train, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 45m
$1,194–6,804
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 54m
$657–828

Santa Ana to Tijuana by bus (Greyhound)

35Weekly Buses

4hAverage Duration

$350Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Tijuana.

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Distance: 182.2 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Tijuana, Mexico?

Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano 3 times a day. Tickets cost $350–900 and the journey takes 4h. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.

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