There are 3 ways to get from Carlsbad to Tecate by train, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram, bus
best- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
3h 46m$122–455Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
5h 26m$352–635Drive 111.8 km
- Drive from Carlsbad to Tecatecar 111.8 km
1h 25m$215–311
Carlsbad to Tecate by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlsbad to Tecate is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Carlsbad to Tecate is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $210 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlsbad to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av and arriving at Tecate via Oceanside and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Carlsbad and Tecate is 132 km. The road distance is 111.8 km.
The best way to get from Carlsbad to Tecate without a car is to train and tram and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $120 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Carlsbad to Tecate, including transfers.
Carlsbad to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
Carlsbad to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlsbad to Tecate is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Carlsbad to Tecate.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Tecate via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, and Tijuana International Airport in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $40–110
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- 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
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
- 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
- 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
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