What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tecate is to drive which costs $380 - $600 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $380 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Tecate via Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Tecate?

The distance between Santa Ana and Tecate is 210 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Tecate without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $500 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Tecate?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Santa Ana to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Tecate bus from?

Santa Ana to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Tecate bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Tecate bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Cross Border Express, San Diego station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Tecate is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Santa Ana to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.

Santa Ana to Tecate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Tecate by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
3h 29m
$542–885
Drive 199.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Tecatecar 199.4 km
2h 20m
$388–560
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
4h 49m
$583–1,341
Bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus Los Angeles
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
5h 16m
$449–818

Santa Ana to Tecate by train, tram, and bus

20Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

$583Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.7 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Tecate via Cross Border Express, San Diego and Tijuana International Airport in around 3h 29m.

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