There are 5 ways to get from Fontana to Tecate by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to East Los Angeles
- Take the bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
6h 54m$1,358–2,035Drive 224.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Fontana to Tecate224.8 km
2h 36m$463–669Train, bus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart894
8h 9m$858–1,294Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart894
8h 3m$536–1,311Bus #2
- Take the bus from Fontana to Cross Border Express Bus StationLas Vegas
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
9h 15m$749–1,198
Fontana to Tecate by train, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fontana to Tecate is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Fontana to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $460 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Fontana to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and arriving at Tecate via Olympic / Marianna, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Fontana and Tecate is 332 km. The road distance is 224.8 km.
The best way to get from Fontana to Tecate without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 6h 54m and costs $1300 - $2100.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Fontana to Tecate, including transfers.
Fontana to Tecate bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
Fontana to Tecate bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at East Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fontana to Tecate is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Fontana to Tecate.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between Fontana, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Tecate via East Los Angeles, Olympic / Marianna, Olympic / Atlantic, 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles, Cross Border Express, San Diego, and Tijuana International Airport in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $160–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $600–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to East Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $750–950
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angeles to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Fontana to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–950
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $45–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–900
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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