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How to get fromSan Diego to Mazatlánby plane, bus, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Mazatlán by plane, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SAN - MZT
    5h 6m
    $2,363–9,056

  2. Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal

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    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mazatlánbus bus Plus / ...
    29h 25m
    $1,387–5,904

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Mazatlan R. Uriasbus bus Ensenada
    26h 35m
    $1,409–1,985

  4. Drive 1,770.8 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Mazatláncar car 1,770.8 km
    20h 41m
    $3,404–4,917

  5. Tram to Tijuana International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane TIJ - MZT
    6h 24m
    $1,966–5,194

  6. Bus via San Ysidro Bus Terminal #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mazatlánbus bus
    32h 12m
    $2,787–4,504

San Diego to Mazatlán by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,528.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) twice daily. Alternatively, ACN Autobuses operates a bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Mazatlan R. Urias once daily. Tickets cost $1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Autobuses Tim Premier also services this route once daily.

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