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There are 5 ways to get from Chetumal to San Diego by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)planeCTM - TIJ
    10h 20m
    $148–383

  2. Bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the bus from Chetumal to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tijuanabus
    2d 21h
    $287–593

  3. Drive 2,544.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chetumal to San Diegocar2,544.1 mi
    46h 48m
    $465–671

  4. Fly to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL)planeCTM - MXL
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
    15h 6m
    $187–611

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chetumal to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
    2. Take the bus from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Tonalábus
    3. Take the bus from Tonalá to Tijuana Los Pinosbus
    4. Take the bus from Otay Mesa Transit Center to Broadway & 4th Avbus225
    3d 15h
    $176–296

Chetumal to San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chetumal, Mexico and San Diego, CA, USA?

Mexicana, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Chetumal International Airport (CTM) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chetumal to San Diego via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Tijuana, and Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano in around 2d 21h.

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