There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Tecate by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the tram from City College Station to El Cajon Stationtram
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
4h 46m$162–515Tram, train, bus
- Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Stationtram
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
5h 19m$322–875Drive 108.2 km
- Drive from San Marcos to Tecatecar 108.2 km
1h 21m$208–300Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
5h 53m$352–660Line 305 bus, bus, line 215 bus, line 115 bus
- Take the bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6bus 305
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
- Take the bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Centerbus 215
- Take the bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 115
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
5h 56m$202–425
San Marcos to Tecate by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Tecate is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Tecate is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $200 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Tecate via Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between San Marcos and Tecate is 152 km. The road distance is 108.2 km.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Tecate without a car is to bus and tram which takes 4h 46m and costs $160 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from San Marcos to Tecate, including transfers.
San Marcos to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Oceanside station.
San Marcos to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Tecate is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from San Marcos to Tecate.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Tecate via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal, and Tijuana International Airport in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from City College Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from Old Town Station to El Cajon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $40–110
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from 11th Av & Broadway to SDSU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from College Av & SDSU Transit Center to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $40–85
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–310
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Escondido Transit Center Stall 6
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $40–85
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