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How to get fromLos Angeles to Tecateby bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tecate by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Cbxbus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    4h 40m
    $846–1,294

  2. Drive 249.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tecatecar car 249.3 km
    2h 54m
    $483–698

  3. 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
    5h 40m
    $768–1,730

  4. Fly, tram, bus

    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
    6h 13m
    $2,850–14,658

  5. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    4h 50m
    $733–1,478

  6. Bus via E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    7h 24m
    $611–1,058

Los Angeles to Tecate by train, tram, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$768Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles to Tecate via Cbx and Tijuana International Airport in around 4h 40m.

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