Tijuana to Long Beach by bus
Long Beach lies 179 km (111 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 218 km (135 mi) of road.
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| Tijuana | Long Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 474,140 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 90801–90899 |
What changes when you arrive in Long Beach
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Tijuana to Long Beach
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Staying in Long Beach
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach. Of the 210 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (92), and 3 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 55,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Long Beach from Tijuana?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 218 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Long Beach by bus?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Long Beach?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Long Beach?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Long Beach?
Our booking partner lists 281 places to stay in Long Beach, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.