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How to get fromTecate to San Diegoby bus, tram, or car

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

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  1. Bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from Sr 188 & Tecate Mart to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus 894
    2. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Fifth Avenue Stationtram tram Orange
    2h 7m
    $4–20

  2. Drive 40.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tecate to San Diegocar car 40.9 mi
    51 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, tram via Tijuana International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tecate to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Fifth Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2h 8m
    $28–79

  4. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tecate to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to San Diego - Santa Fe Depotbus bus 4
    2h 30m
    $22–49

Tecate to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Tecate to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot via Tijuana International Airport and Cross Border Xpress in around 2h 30m.

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