What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Tecate is to bus via Fresno which costs $1500 - $2500 and takes 17h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Tecate is to fly and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $1800 - $6000.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Tecate via Santa Ana and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Tecate?

The distance between Sacramento and Tecate is 879 km. The road distance is 867.7 km.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Tecate without a car is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $1900 - $3200.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Tecate?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Sacramento to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Tecate bus from?

Sacramento to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to Tecate bus arrive?

Sacramento to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Tecate is 868 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Sacramento to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are 11+ hotels available in Tecate.

Sacramento to Tecate - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Tecate by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
6h 32m
$1,876–5,530
Bus via Fresno
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus
2. Take the bus from Fresno to Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C.bus
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
17h 11m
$1,584–2,482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
16h 25m
$1,930–3,144
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
20h 58m
$3,484–9,046
Drive 867.7 km
1. Drive from Sacramento to Tecatecar 867.7 km
9h 9m
$1,808–2,611
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
8h 27m
$1,747–7,232
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
9h 29m
$2,144–11,195

Sacramento to Tecate by train, tram, and bus

7Weekly Services

20h 58mAverage Duration

$3,484Cheapest Price

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Distance: 879 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tecate via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 16h 25m.

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