What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Tecate is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $500 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Springs and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Tecate via Santa Ana and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Tecate?

The distance between Palm Springs and Tecate is 372 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.

How do I travel from Palm Springs to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Tecate without a car is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 7h 6m and costs $1100 - $1900.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to Tecate?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Palm Springs to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Springs to Tecate bus from?

Palm Springs to Tecate bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Palm Springs to Tecate bus arrive?

Palm Springs to Tecate bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Tecate?

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

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.

Palm Springs to Tecate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Tecate by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Santa Ana
best
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
7h 6m
$1,107–1,832
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
11h 4m
$408–856
Drive 249.2 km
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Tecatecar 249.2 km
2h 54m
$510–737
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
8h 19m
$987–2,102
Line 1 bus, line 11 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Town Center & Hahnbus 1
2. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus 11
3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tecatebus
8h 30m
$543–1,491

Palm Springs to Tecate by bus, train, and tram

14Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

$987Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.1 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Tecate via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 7h 6m.

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