The average bus between Tijuana and Santa Monica takes 7h 51m and the fastest bus takes 6h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tijuana to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Tijuana and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Tijuana is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at El Monte and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Tijuana station and arriving at Santa Monica station via El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Tijuana to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Tijuana Línea, B.C. station.
Tijuana to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at El Monte station.
The distance between Tijuana and Santa Monica is 218.1 km. The road distance is 268 km.
Limousine Express operates a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Monte twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m.