What is the cheapest way to get from Arizona to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Tecate is to drive which costs $1000 - $1600 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arizona to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Arizona to Tecate is to fly and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $5500 - $9000.

How far is it from Arizona to Tecate?

The distance between Arizona and Tecate is 527 km. The road distance is 516 km.

How do I travel from Arizona to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Arizona to Tecate without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $1500 - $2600.

How long does it take to get from Arizona to Tecate?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Arizona to Tecate, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Arizona and Tecate?

Tecate is 1h behind Arizona. It is currently 4:02 PM in Arizona and 3:02 PM in Tecate.

Can I drive from Arizona to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Tecate is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Arizona to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are nine+ hotels available in Tecate.

Arizona to Tecate - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, bus, car, and tram

There are 8 ways to get from Arizona to Tecate by shuttle, bus, car, tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle, bus
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Phoenix to San Luis
2. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to TecateTapachula
8h 48m
$1,575–2,575
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus StationFlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tecate
9h 3m
$881–2,401
Drive 516 km
1. Drive from Phoenix to Tecate516 km
5h 28m
$1,056–1,525
Tram to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to 44th St/Washington
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
6h 4m
$5,906–18,716
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
3. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tecate
9h 36m
$2,595–5,342
Fly Phoenix to Tijuana International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)PHX - TIJ
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
5h 16m
$5,606–8,786
Line 8 bus to Tucson, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/Country Club to Downtown Ronstadt Center
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)TUS - SAN
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
7h 5m
$2,070–11,680
Fly Phoenix to Imperial County Airport, drive, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)PHX - IPL
2. Drive from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Progreso
3. Take the bus from Progreso to Tecate
5h 56m
$3,026–10,206

Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

130Weekly Planes

1h 26mAverage Duration

$1,223Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arizona to Tecate.

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Tecate via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 9h 3m.

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