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How to get fromSanta Monica to Tecateby tram, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Tecate by tram, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Tram, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Cbxbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    6h 46m
    $782–1,477

  2. Drive  268.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tecatecar car 268.3 km
    3h 9m
    $554–800

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus 894
    7h 32m
    $704–1,839

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, tram, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus bus
    6h 39m
    $2,953–9,023

  5. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Cbxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    7h 7m
    $661–1,176

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus bus
    9h 49m
    $660–1,175

Santa Monica to Tecate by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Tecate via 6th / Main, Pacific / Florence, Huntington Park, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 7h 7m.

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