Day trip from Tijuana to Santa Ana
Santa Ana lies 160 km (99 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 160 km (99 mi) apart, Santa Ana is a realistic day trip from Tijuana: about 2 h 36 min each way by road.
| Tijuana | Santa Ana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 310,227 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 92701–92799 |
What changes when you arrive in Santa Ana
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.
What to see in Santa Ana
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Science Center | 525,000 | — |
The busiest is Discovery Science Center at 525,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Santa Ana
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Staying in Santa Ana
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Book a hotel in Santa Ana
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Common questions
How far is Santa Ana from Tijuana?
160 km (99 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 195 km (121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Santa Ana by road?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Santa Ana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santa Ana?
The Dollar (USD).
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.