There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate by bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Santa Ana Bus Stop
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
6h 53m$606–1,001Drive 224.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecatecar 224.9 km
2h 37m$433–625Train, bus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
7h 6m$1,273–2,338Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Long Beach-LGB to Tecate224.9 km
2h 37mBus
- Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
8h 20m$553–1,033
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Airport / Lot A and arriving at Tecate via Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, Santa Ana and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Tecate is 258 km. The road distance is 224.9 km.
The best way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate without a car is to bus via Santa Ana Bus Stop which takes 6h 53m and costs $600 - $1000.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate, including transfers.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tecate.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between Long Beach Airport (LGB), USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Long Beach Airport / Lot A to Tecate via 1st & Long Beach Blvd NE, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana International Airport in around 6h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $450–650
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- 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
- $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 Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–750
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Long Beach-LGB to Tecate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Tecate. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















