What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $430 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery and arriving at Tecate via Santa Ana and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Tecate?

The distance between Long Beach and Tecate is 244 km. The road distance is 225.5 km.

How do I travel from Long Beach to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Tecate without a car is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 5h 14m and costs $550 - $1000.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Tecate?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Long Beach to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Tecate bus from?

Long Beach to Tecate bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.

Where does the Long Beach to Tecate bus arrive?

Long Beach to Tecate bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Tecate is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Long Beach to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.

Long Beach to Tecate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 121 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Tecate by bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or tram

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Bus via Santa Ana
best
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
5h 14m
$596–982
Drive 225.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Long Beach to Tecatecar 225.5 km
2h 44m
$439–634
Bus
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
6h 21m
$512–945
Line 121 bus, line 50 bus, train, tram, bus
1. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter H S to 7th & Channel SEbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus 50
3. Take the train from Anaheim to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
4. Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
5. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
7h 51m
$636–1,506

Long Beach to Tecate by bus, train, and tram

20Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

$636Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Tecate via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana International Airport in around 5h 14m.

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