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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tecateby plane, tram, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tecate by plane, tram, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, tram, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus
    4h 38m
    $2,895–9,367

  2. Drive 256.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tecatecar car 256.5 km
    2h 57m
    $494–713

  3. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    5h 33m
    $1,080–2,108

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    7h 16m
    $859–1,961

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Tecaterideshare rideshare 256.5 km
    2h 57m

  6. Fly to Imperial County Airport, drive, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane LAX - IPL
    2. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Progresocar car
    3. Take the bus from Progreso to Tecatebus bus
    4h 14m
    $1,778–10,300

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    8h 31m
    $699–1,306

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tecate by bus and tram

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,080Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart via San Diego, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 5h 33m.

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