There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
6h 15m$1,074–1,979Drive 194.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecatecar 194.3 km
2h 18m$373–539Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
6h 26m$676–1,026Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Tecate194.3 km
2h 18mBus via Santa Ana
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
8h 47m$618–1,058
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate is to drive which costs $370 - $550 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Airport-Arrival Terminal and arriving at Tecate via Harbor-Macarthur, Disneyland Main Transportation Center - 08, Anaheim-Cerritos and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Tecate is 239 km. The road distance is 194.3 km.
The best way to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $1000 - $2000.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate, including transfers.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Anaheim-Cerritos station.
Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Santa Ana Airport (SNA) to Tecate.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between Santa Ana Airport (SNA), USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Tecate via Macarthur-Harbor, Harbor-Macarthur, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Main Transportation Center - 08, Anaheim Blvd. SB @ Anaheim Way, Anaheim-Cerritos, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana International Airport in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $460–650
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- 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
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
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Ana-SNA to Tecate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Ana Airport (SNA) and Tecate. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















