There are 4 ways to get from Tecate to Whittier by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sr 188 & Tecate Mart to El Cajon Transit Centerbus 894
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 19m$84–143Drive 144.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tecate to Whittiercar 144.5 mi
2h 44m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. to El Montebus Lxus 3126
6h 31m$35–69Bus via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Montebus Cbx
8h 26m$35–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tecate to Whittier is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tecate to Whittier is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tecate to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Tecate and arriving at Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street via Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C., Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd W and El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Tecate and Whittier is 161 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tecate to Whittier without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 19m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Tecate to Whittier, including transfers.
Tecate to Whittier bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. station.
Tecate to Whittier bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Monte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tecate to Whittier is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Tecate to Whittier.
There are 1199+ hotels available in Whittier.
What companies run services between Tecate, Mexico and Whittier, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. to El Monte twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Sr 188 & Tecate Mart to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–50
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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