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How to get fromPalmdale to Tecateby car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmdale to Tecate by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Palmdale to El Montecar car
    2. Take the bus from El Monte to Cbxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    5h 2m
    $873–1,419

  2. Drive  325.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmdale to Tecatecar car 325.5 km
    3h 47m
    $686–991

  3. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    7h 49m
    $1,130–1,911

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 40m
    $1,490–2,646

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    9h 56m
    $770–1,361

Palmdale to Tecate by train, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Tecate. However, you can drive to El Monte, take the bus to Cbx, walk to Tijuana International Airport, then take the bus to Tecate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Tecate via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 7h 49m.

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