What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Tecate is to drive which costs $480 - $750 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $480 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Tecate. However, there are services departing from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles and arriving at Tecate via Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Tecate?

The distance between Los Angeles and Tecate is 265 km. The road distance is 249.3 km.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Tecate without a car is to train and bus via Santa Ana which takes 4h 50m and costs $700 - $1400.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Tecate?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Los Angeles to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Tecate bus from?

Los Angeles to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Tecate bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Tecate is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Los Angeles to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are 12+ hotels available in Tecate.

Los Angeles to Tecate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tecate by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train, bus via Santa Ana
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
4h 50m
$699–1,341
Drive 249.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tecatecar 249.3 km
2h 54m
$487–704
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
5h 40m
$648–1,601
Fly, tram, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
6h 13m
$3,051–8,660
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
7h 24m
$616–1,064

Los Angeles to Tecate by train, tram, and bus

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.5 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to Tecate via Cross Border Express, San Diego and Tijuana International Airport in around 7h 24m.

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