CA → BC · about 432 miles
San Jose to Tijuana bus schedule
Limousine Express and International Bus Lines run 28 direct buses a week from San Jose to Tijuana. The fastest takes 12 hours 10 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:30 AM and the last at 6:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 12h 10m
- First bus
- 8:30 AM
- Last bus
- 6:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 10:25 PM | 13h 55m | Daily | San Jose to Tijuana Línea, B.C. | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 5:30 PM | 5:40 AM +1 day | 12h 10m | Daily | San Jose to Tijuana Línea, B.C. | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:30 PM | 6:40 AM +1 day | 12h 10m | Daily | San Jose to Tijuana Línea, B.C. | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:30 PM | 12:40 AM +2 day | 30h 10m | Daily | San Jose to Tijuana Línea, B.C. | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in San Jose Where you get off in Tijuana The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in San Jose
Where the bus stops in Tijuana
Return trip: Tijuana to San Jose
Questions
How long is the bus from San Jose to Tijuana?
The fastest direct bus takes 12 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first bus from San Jose to Tijuana?
The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from San Jose to Tijuana?
Limousine Express and International Bus Lines run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in San Jose?
Buses to Tijuana leave from San Jose bus stop (2).