What is the cheapest way to get from Nogales to El Cortez?

The cheapest way to get from Nogales to El Cortez is to bus via Puerto Peñasco which costs $65 - $130 and takes 16h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nogales to El Cortez?

The fastest way to get from Nogales to El Cortez is to bus and line 12 bus and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $450 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Nogales and El Cortez?

No, there is no direct bus from Nogales to El Cortez. However, there are services departing from Nogales and arriving at San Ysidro via Tijuana Central, B.C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

How far is it from Nogales to El Cortez?

The distance between Nogales and El Cortez is 454 miles. The road distance is 477.1 miles.

How do I travel from Nogales to El Cortez without a car?

The best way to get from Nogales to El Cortez without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 58m and costs $100 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Nogales to El Cortez?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Nogales to El Cortez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nogales to El Cortez bus from?

Nogales to El Cortez bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Nogales station.

Where does the Nogales to El Cortez bus arrive?

Nogales to El Cortez bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Tijuana station.

Can I drive from Nogales to El Cortez?

Yes, the driving distance between Nogales to El Cortez is 477 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Nogales to El Cortez.

Where can I stay near El Cortez?

There are 2103+ hotels available in El Cortez.

Nogales to El Cortez - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 12 bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nogales to El Cortez by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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Bus, line 12 bus to Tucson, fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Nogales, AZ to Tucsonbus
2. Take the bus from 12th Av/Canada St to 6th Av/Penningtonbus
3. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
6h 8m
$450–827
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nogales to Tijuanabus
15h 24m
$67–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nogales, AZ to Tucsonbus
2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
4. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
13h 58m
$107–244
Drive 474.3 mi
1. Drive from Nogales to El Cortezcar 474.3 mi
7h 30m
$87–125
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nogales to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
6h 30m
$325–1,168
Bus to Hermosillo International Airport, fly to Tijuana International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nogales to Hermosillobus
2. Fly from Hermosillo International Airport (HMO) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane HMO - TIJ
8h 50m
$120–311
Bus via Puerto Peñasco
1. Take the bus from Nogales to Puerto Peñascobus
2. Take the bus from Puerto Peñasco to Tijuanabus
16h 39m
$68–125

Nogales to El Cortez by bus, train, tram, and foot

6Weekly Services

13h 58mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.5 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Nogales, Mexico and El Cortez, CA, USA?

Tufesa Mexico operates a bus from Nogales to Tijuana twice daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Omnibus de Mexico also services this route twice daily.

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