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How to get fromSan Diego to San Carlos (El Pocito)by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to San Carlos (El Pocito) by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hermosillo International Airport (HMO)plane plane SAN - HMO
    2. Take the taxi from Hermosillo International Airport (HMO) to San Carlos (El Pocito)taxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $1,876–6,831

  2. Drive 905.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to San Carlos (El Pocito)car car 905.1 km
    13h 6m
    $1,741–2,514

  3. Bus, taxi via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Hermosillobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hermosillo to San Carlos (El Pocito)taxi taxi
    16h 1m
    $2,099–4,213

  4. Fly from Tijuana International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Hermosillo International Airport (HMO)plane plane TIJ - HMO
    2. Take the taxi from Hermosillo International Airport (HMO) to San Carlos (El Pocito)taxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $2,366–5,594

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Hermosillobus bus Ensenada
    2. Take the taxi from Hermosillo to San Carlos (El Pocito)taxi taxi
    16h 29m
    $1,837–2,804

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hermosillo International Airport (HMO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,075Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 800.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and San Carlos (El Pocito), Mexico?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to San Carlos (El Pocito). However, you can fly to Hermosillo International Airport (HMO) then take the taxi to San Carlos (El Pocito). Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Ysidro Bus Terminal, walk to Tijuana, take the bus to Mexicali, take the bus to Hermosillo, then take the taxi to San Carlos (El Pocito).

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