What is the best way to travel from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Tijuana, BC from San Francisco?
You can get to Tijuana, BC with just $98 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Volaris10h 13m08:16 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport6:29 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 8:16:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 6:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 13m
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Volaris9h 25m011:07 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport8:32 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 11:07:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 8:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Volaris9h 58m010:17 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport8:15 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 10:17:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $415 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 58m
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Viva Aerobus26h 35m012:15 AMOakland AirportOakland Airport2:50 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 12:15:00 AM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
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Volaris7h 28m012:30 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport7:58 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 12:30:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 7:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
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Volaris8h 27m011:45 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport8:12 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 11:45:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 8:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
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Volaris8h 34m01:25 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport9:59 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 1:25:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 9:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 34m
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Viva Aerobus10h 20m012:15 AMOakland AirportOakland Airport10:35 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 12:15:00 AM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Greyhound US15h 5m010:40 PMSan FranciscoBus Station Transbay1:45 PMTijuana, BCCross Border Xpress CBX Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:40:00 PM to Cross Border Xpress CBX Bus Station, Tijuana, BC (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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Greyhound US18h 5m010:40 PMSan FranciscoBus Station Transbay4:45 PMTijuana, BCCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tijuana, BC (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
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Greyhound US15h 25m010:40 PMSan FranciscoBus Station Transbay2:05 PMTijuana, BCTijuana(Hotel City Express) Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:40:00 PM to Tijuana(Hotel City Express) Bus Station, Tijuana, BC (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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Skyscanner1h 45m09:20 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport11:05 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 9:20:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Alaska Airlines1h 40m06:35 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport8:15 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:35:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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United Airlines1h 40m07:00 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport8:40 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Hawaiian Airlines1h 40m06:35 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport8:15 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:35:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Frontier Airlines22h 53m010:35 PMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport9:28 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:35:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 53m
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Aeroméxico18h 2m012:27 PMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport6:29 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Aeroméxico goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 12:27:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 6:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 2m
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What are the fastest trips from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC?
You can get to Tijuana, BC from San Francisco in just 1h 40m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Volaris9h 25m011:07 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport8:32 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 11:07:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 8:32:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
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Volaris9h 58m010:17 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport8:15 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 10:17:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $415 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 58m
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Volaris10h 13m08:16 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport6:29 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 8:16:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 6:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 13m
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Volaris7h 28m012:30 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport7:58 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 12:30:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 7:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
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Volaris8h 27m011:45 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport8:12 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 11:45:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 8:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
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Volaris8h 34m01:25 PMOakland AirportOakland Airport9:59 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 1:25:00 PM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 9:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 34m
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Viva Aerobus10h 20m012:15 AMOakland AirportOakland Airport10:35 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 12:15:00 AM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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Viva Aerobus26h 35m012:15 AMOakland AirportOakland Airport2:50 AMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Oakland Airport, Oakland Airport (USA) at 3/17/2026 12:15:00 AM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
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Alaska Airlines1h 40m06:35 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport8:15 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:35:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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United Airlines1h 40m07:00 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport8:40 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Hawaiian Airlines1h 40m06:35 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport8:15 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:35:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Skyscanner1h 45m09:20 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport11:05 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Skyscanner goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 9:20:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
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Hawaiian Airlines10h 6m08:20 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport6:26 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 8:20:00 AM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 6:26:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $542 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 6m
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Hawaiian Airlines11h 0m08:40 AMSan Francisco, CA - AirportSan Francisco, CA - Airport7:40 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from San Francisco, CA - Airport, San Francisco, CA - Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 8:40:00 AM to Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $537 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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Greyhound US15h 5m010:40 PMSan FranciscoBus Station Transbay1:45 PMTijuana, BCCross Border Xpress CBX Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:40:00 PM to Cross Border Xpress CBX Bus Station, Tijuana, BC (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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Greyhound US15h 25m010:40 PMSan FranciscoBus Station Transbay2:05 PMTijuana, BCTijuana(Hotel City Express) Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:40:00 PM to Tijuana(Hotel City Express) Bus Station, Tijuana, BC (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
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Greyhound US18h 5m010:40 PMSan FranciscoBus Station Transbay4:45 PMTijuana, BCCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Tijuana, BC (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
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Bus from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC
What are the most popular stations in San Francisco and Tijuana, BC?
In San Francisco, you will usually depart from One Ferry Building, Beach St & Hyde St or SoMa, while in Tijuana, BC you will be arriving at Centro Bus Stop, Terminal Insurgentes - SITT or Plaza 5 y 10, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Tijuana, BC from San Francisco? With 7 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Francisco and Tijuana, BC, you can pay as low as $98 with a Bus from Greyhound US.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Alaska Airlines: you will get to Tijuana, BC in just 1h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Francisco and Tijuana, BC are Volaris, Greyhound US and Aeroméxico, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in San Francisco and Tijuana, BC is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Daly City, CA or to Tijuana Airport, and look at flights from San Carlos Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC?
The most popular companies between San Francisco and Tijuana, BC, are Volaris, Greyhound US and Aeroméxico. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US
Airlines: Volaris, Aeroméxico, Hawaiian Airlines and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC
How can I reach Tijuana, BC from San Francisco?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Tijuana, BC from San Francisco.
How far is Tijuana, BC from San Francisco?
The distance between San Francisco and Tijuana, BC is 476.9 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Francisco and Tijuana, BC?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 21 kgs of CO2, a train 27 kgs, a car 130 kgs, and a flight 189 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC?
You can get to Tijuana, BC with just $98 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Tijuana, BC?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Tijuana, BC in just 1h 40m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines.
More routes to San Francisco and to Tijuana, BC
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Francisco and to Tijuana, BC. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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