How much is the bus ticket from Mexicali to Tijuana?

The cheapest bus tickets from Mexicali to Tijuana start from $12. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Mexicali to Tijuana?

The average bus trip duration from Mexicali to Tijuana is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 88 miles (142 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by ACN Autobuses .

Which bus companies service the Mexicali to Tijuana route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa , ABC , ACN Autobuses , Elite , Estrella Blanca , Aguacaliente , Autobuses Aguila , Aguacaliente , Interbus de Sinaloa , TIM Express , Autotravel , Chihuahuenses , ELITE SELECT , Futura .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana?

The earliest bus departs from Mexicali to Tijuana at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexicali to Tijuana?

A bus trip from Mexicali to Tijuana generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Mexicali to Tijuana?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexicali to Tijuana?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ELITE SELECT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Mexicali to Tijuana?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexicali to Tijuana?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Estrella Blanca , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Mexicali to Tijuana from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Mexicali to Tijuana on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Tijuana Blvd. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Blvd	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	2h 7m	8:07pm	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	Fastest
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	3h 30m	3:10am	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Mexicali Bus Station	2h 30m	5:10pm	Tijuana Insurgentes Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Mexicali to Tijuana on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h	4:05am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	2:02pm	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	1h 10m	3:12pm	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	Fastest
Bus	12:10pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	3h 35m	3:45pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h 30m	4:35am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	No tags

Next departures for Mexicali to Tijuana on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h 30m	4:35am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	3:45am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	22m	4:07am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	Fastest
Bus	12:10pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	3h 35m	3:45pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h	4:05am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	No tags

Next departures for Mexicali to Tijuana on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h	4:05am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	3:45am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	22m	4:07am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	Fastest
Bus	12:10pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	3h 35m	3:45pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h 30m	4:35am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	No tags

Next departures for Mexicali to Tijuana on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h 30m	4:35am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	3:45am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	22m	4:07am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	Fastest
Bus	12:10pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	3h 35m	3:45pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h	4:05am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	No tags

Next departures for Mexicali to Tijuana on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h 30m	4:35am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	Cheapest
Bus	3:45am	Mexicali Central Bus Station, Avenida Francisco Sarabia 1298, Mexicali	22m	4:07am	Central de Autobuses de Tijuana	Fastest
Bus	12:10pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	3h 35m	3:45pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali	4h	9:30pm	Terminal 5 y 10	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Mexicali Centro Civico - Stop	2h	4:05am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:46 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Mexicali to Tijuana

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Tijuana. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $108	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $13	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Mexicali and Tijuana?

Stops in Mexicali

A
Terminal de Autobuses de Mexicali
Calzada Independencia No. 1244 (entre Blvd. Anahuac y Lopez Mateos, Col. Centro Civico), 21000 Mexicali
Visit page
B
Nuevo Mexicali
Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas 2666 -1 , Fraccionamiento, Col. Nuevo Mexicali
C
Restaurant El Mexicano
México 2, Puebla, 21620 Puebla, B.C., Mexico
Visit page
D
Apozol Central 27
Apozol Central 27, Zacatecas, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico
E
Bvld Lázaro Cárdenas
Blvrd Lázaro Cárdenas #3295, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico

Stops in Tijuana

A
Tijuana Airport
Visit page
B
Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)
Frontera 26, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
C
Central de Autobuses
Lázaro Cárdenas 15751, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
D
Buenavista
Calzada Juan Ojeda Robles 117-B, Col. Guadalupe Victoria, Buenavista Postal, Buena Vista, 22415 Tijuana, B.C.
E
Otay
Plaza Centrum Local 9, 2° Eje Oriente-Poniente No 208 - Ciudad Industrial Nueva, 22046 Tijuana
F
Buenavista
Calle Ing. Juan Ojeda Robles 1140, Chapultepec Alamar, 22110 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Visit page

Compare bus companies

Tufesa

3.5/5696 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 26 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Tufesa Mexicali Tijuana recent customer reviews

Absolutely awful experience. Over 2 hours late. No apology. No announcements.

Rebecca B.

October 28, 2025

ABC

3/59 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.7

ACN Autobuses

2.5/5143 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.9

If you're looking for an affordable, comfortable way to travel through the pacific region of Mexico and the United States, then ACN is a good option. With more than 300 buses, the company travels through over 700 routes in the two countries, connecting over 50 cities with an average of 600 daily buses. With a modern fleet, ACN buses have WiFi, reclining comfy seats, power outlets, onboard entertainment, and bathrooms.

ACN Mexicali Tijuana recent customer reviews

I had to sleep in the bus station. Super bad experience, missed my flight also. They sold me a bus ticket for a departure time that didn't exist. Horrible and no phone number to call

Victor H.

May 18, 2025

Elite

2.5/5168 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi1.2

Estrella Blanca

4/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Aguacaliente

Autobuses Aguila

Aguacaliente

3.5/532 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2

Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Aguacaliente ticket prices on this trip start at $28

Aguacaliente Mexicali Tijuana recent customer reviews

I will not use aguacaliente again because there was no ticket given for luggage. Several people got off before Tijuana and could have easily stolen my suitcase.

Andrew C.

September 18, 2018

Interbus de Sinaloa

3.5/53 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

TIM Express

Autotravel

1.5/524 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.6

Wifi0.6

Chihuahuenses

3/5161 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi1.8

ELITE SELECT

3/515 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

Futura

3.5/5737 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Mexicali to Tijuana by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Mexicali to Tijuana?
The cheapest bus tickets from Mexicali to Tijuana start from $12. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Mexicali to Tijuana?
The average bus trip duration from Mexicali to Tijuana is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 88 miles (142 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h and is operated by ACN Autobuses.
Which bus companies service the Mexicali to Tijuana route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Tufesa, ABC, ACN Autobuses, Elite, Estrella Blanca, Aguacaliente, Autobuses Aguila, Aguacaliente, Interbus de Sinaloa, TIM Express, Autotravel, Chihuahuenses, ELITE SELECT, Futura.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana?
The earliest bus departs from Mexicali to Tijuana at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Mexicali to Tijuana?
A bus trip from Mexicali to Tijuana generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Mexicali to Tijuana?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Mexicali to Tijuana?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ELITE SELECT has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Mexicali to Tijuana?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Estrella Blanca, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Mexicali to Tijuana?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Estrella Blanca, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/13

$21

12/14

$21

Today

$21

12/16

$21

12/17

$21

12/18

$21

12/19

$21

12/20

$21

The cheapest trip from Mexicali to Tijuana was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Mexicali to Tijuana, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $178 for a bus ticket from Mexicali to Tijuana based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Autobuses Aguila will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.