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How to get fromSan Diego to Chetumalby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Chetumal by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Chetumal International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane plane TIJ - CTM
    10h 22m
    $2,587–5,265

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to México Politécnicobus bus Ensenada
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus bus
    2d 18h
    $3,709–6,185

  3. Drive 4,091.4 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Chetumalcar car 4,091.4 km
    46h 46m
    $7,889–11,395

  4. Fly San Diego International Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane SAN - BZE
    2. Take the bus from Belize City to Chetumalbus bus
    13h 36m
    $4,356–19,683

  5. Bus to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, fly to Chetumal International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Fly from General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM)plane plane MXL - CTM
    13h 52m
    $4,373–10,525

  6. Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus bus
    2d 21h
    $5,288–12,105

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Palenquebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palenque to Chetumalbus bus
    3d 22h
    $6,279–11,055

San Diego to Chetumal by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,293 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Chetumal, Mexico?

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Chetumal via Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano, Tijuana Buenavista, México Politécnico, and Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte in around 2d 18h.

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