What is the cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $460 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Long Beach and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery and arriving at Tecate via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Long Beach to Tecate?

The distance between Long Beach and Tecate is 244 km. The road distance is 225.8 km.

How do I travel from Long Beach to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Long Beach to Tecate without a car is to bus via Santa Ana which takes 4h 50m and costs $650 - $1200.

How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Tecate?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Long Beach to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Beach to Tecate bus from?

Long Beach to Tecate bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery station.

Where does the Long Beach to Tecate bus arrive?

Long Beach to Tecate bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Long Beach to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Tecate is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Long Beach to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.

Long Beach to Tecate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Long Beach to Tecate by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Santa Ana
best
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Santa Ana Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
4h 50m
$685–1,129
Drive 225.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Long Beach to Tecate225.8 km
2h 44m
$462–667
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart894
7h 43m
$672–1,092
Bus
1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to TijuanaGreyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
6h 17m
$486–1,457

Long Beach to Tecate by tram, train, and bus

20Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

$672Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Beach to Tecate.

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Distance: 244.2 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Tecate via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Cross Border Express Bus Station, and Tijuana International Airport in around 4h 50m.

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