BC → CA · about 98 miles
Tijuana to Santa Ana bus schedule
Limousine Express and International Bus Lines run 56 direct buses a week from Tijuana to Santa Ana. The fastest takes 3 hours 50 minutes; the first bus leaves at 4:00 AM and the last at 11:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 56
- Fastest trip
- 3h 50m
- First bus
- 4:00 AM
- Last bus
- 11:30 PM
49 of the 56 buses a week stop at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 4h 30m | Daily | Tijuana Central, B.C. to Santa Ana | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:00 AM | 10:40 AM | 4h 40m | Daily | Tijuana Central, B.C. to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5h 00m | Daily | Tijuana Central, B.C. to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 8:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:00 AM | 1:50 PM | 3h 50m | Daily | Tijuana Central, B.C. to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:00 AM | 3:45 PM | 4h 45m | Daily | Tijuana Central, B.C. to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 3:00 PM | 7:45 PM | 4h 45m | Daily | Tijuana Central, B.C. to Santa Ana | Limousine Express Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 11:30 PM | 3:30 AM +1 day | 4h 00m | Daily | Tijuana Central, B.C. to Santa Ana | International Bus Lines Full timetable | No online booking link |
Route map
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Where to board in Tijuana Where you get off in Santa Ana The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Tijuana
Where the bus stops in Santa Ana
- Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 Map of Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 (Google Maps)
Return trip: Santa Ana to Tijuana
Questions
How long is the bus from Tijuana to Santa Ana?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Tijuana to Santa Ana?
The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Tijuana to Santa Ana?
Limousine Express and International Bus Lines run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Tijuana?
Buses to Santa Ana leave from Tijuana Central, B.C. and Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C..
Does the bus from Tijuana to Santa Ana stop at Tijuana International Airport?
Yes, 49 of the 56 a week: at Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C..