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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Jose to Tijuana

Composite routes from San Jose to Tijuana

Cheapest
8 h 4 min
Car
766 km.
from $42
Fastest
1 h 25 min
Plane
Other
15 h 39 min
698 km.
from $188.72
4 h 56 min
Train, Plane
697 km.
from $145.98

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Train from America Plaza Station to San
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.81–$17.86

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.27–$255.14

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
centelusa@hotmail.com
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to San
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$140.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Tijuana?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Tijuana is to bus which costs $32.61 - $217.39 and takes 12h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Tijuana?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 3h 57m and costs $45.65 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Tijuana?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose Diridon Station station and arriving at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from San Jose to Tijuana?

The distance between San Jose and Tijuana is 712 km. The road distance is 770.3 km.

How do I travel from San Jose to Tijuana without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose to Tijuana without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Tijuana?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from San Jose to Tijuana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Jose to Tijuana bus from?

San Jose to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Train, bus or fly from San Jose to Tijuana?

The best way to get from San Jose to Tijuana is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $32.61 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 15h 39m. There are no good options to fly between San Jose to Tijuana.

Where does the San Jose to Tijuana bus arrive?

San Jose to Tijuana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Tijuana is 770 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from San Jose to Tijuana.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose to Tijuana?

Book your San Jose to Tijuana bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tijuana?

There are 503+ hotels available in Tijuana. Prices start at $2.82 per night.
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