There are 4 ways to get from Aliso Viejo to Tecate by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus Lxus 3105 / ...
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
4h 24m$713–1,270Drive 175.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Aliso Viejo to Tecatecar 175.6 km
2h 5m$445–642Train, bus
- Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
5h 43m$1,009–1,837Train, bus via Oceanside
- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Oceansidetrain
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
5h 51m$462–756
Aliso Viejo to Tecate by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Tecate is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $440 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Aliso Viejo to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Tecate via Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Aliso Viejo and Tecate is 239 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from Aliso Viejo to Tecate without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $700 - $1300.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Aliso Viejo to Tecate, including transfers.
Aliso Viejo to Tecate bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Aliso Viejo to Tecate bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Cbx station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aliso Viejo to Tecate is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Aliso Viejo to Tecate.
There are 11+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Tecate via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 4h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $800–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Cbx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $550–850
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $550–850
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Santa Ana to Cbx
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–700
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $45–95
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–310
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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