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How to get fromMazatlán to San Diegoby plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Mazatlán to San Diego by plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MZT - SAN
    5h 18m
    $177–744

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Tijuanabus bus Plus / ...
    28h 23m
    $79–327

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    25h 21m
    $108–168

  4. Drive 1,103.5 mi

    1. Drive from Mazatlán to San Diegocar car 1,103.5 mi
    20h 31m
    $202–291

  5. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MZT - TIJ
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    5h 26m
    $115–308

  6. Bus via Tecate

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Tecatebus bus
    26h
    $96–150

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Mazatlán to Tijuanabus bus
    29h 28m
    $165–263

Mazatlán to San Diego by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 949.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Mazatlán, Mexico and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) twice daily. Alternatively, Autobuses Tim Premier operates a bus from Mazatlán to Tecate twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 22h 30m.

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