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How to get fromPalm Springs to Tecateby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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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)

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  1. Bus via Santa Ana

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    7h 6m
    $1,089–1,762

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    11h 4m
    $408–872

  3. Drive  249.2 km

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Tecatecar car 249.2 km
    2h 54m
    $520–750

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    8h 19m
    $989–2,227

  5. Line 1 bus, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Town Center & Hahnbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Town Center & Hahn to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tecatebus bus
    8h 30m
    $543–1,502

Palm Springs to Tecate by bus, train, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$989Cheapest 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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