There are 3 ways to get from El Monte to Tecate by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Monte to Cbxbus Lxus 3105
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
3h 40m$698–1,102Drive 246.1 km
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Tecatecar 246.1 km
2h 52m$508–734Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
7h 36m$670–1,810
El Monte to Tecate by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Tecate is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Tecate. However, there are services departing from El Monte and arriving at Tecate via Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between El Monte and Tecate is 259 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.
The best way to get from El Monte to Tecate without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $700 - $1100.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from El Monte to Tecate, including transfers.
El Monte to Tecate bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from El Monte station.
El Monte to Tecate bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Cbx station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Tecate is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from El Monte to Tecate.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a bus from El Monte to Tecate via Cbx and Tijuana International Airport in around 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from El Monte to Cbx
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $600–900
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