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How to get fromSan Diego to Tecateby tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Tecate by tram, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Fifth Avenue Station to El Cajon Stationtram tram Orange
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    2h 58m
    $83–340

  2. Drive 65.6 km

    1. Drive from San Diego to Tecatecar car 65.6 km
    51 min
    $127–183

  3. Tram, bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tecatebus bus
    3h 58m
    $283–1,205

  4. Line 215 bus, line 115 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to SDSU Transit Centerbus bus 215 / ...
    2. Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 115
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    4h 13m
    $123–255

San Diego to Tecate by tram and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart via SDSU Transit Center, College Av & SDSU Transit Center, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 4h 13m.

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