There are 10 ways to get from Modesto to Tecate by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus (Flixbus), subway, 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.
Bus via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Cbxbus
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
11h 35m$1,346–2,110Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Modesto to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
16h 13m$1,116–2,083Drive 750.9 km
- Drive from Modesto to Tecatecar 750.9 km
8h 6m$1,510–2,181Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
8h 29m$1,465–5,345Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto to SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Incbus 1
- Take the bus from SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc to Cross Border Xpressbus 1.1
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
13h 59m$1,779–2,735Bus #2
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus 894
15h 18m$1,348–2,705Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
9h 19m$1,445–4,865Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
9h 48m$1,720–9,310Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
9h 17m$1,806–5,373Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
9h 29m$2,030–5,772
Modesto to Tecate by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Tecate is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $1100 - $2100 and takes 16h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Tecate is to drive which takes 8h 6m and costs $1500 - $2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Modesto and arriving at Tecate via Huntington Park and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Modesto and Tecate is 805 km. The road distance is 750.9 km.
The best way to get from Modesto to Tecate without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 35m and costs $1300 - $2200.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Modesto to Tecate, including transfers.
Modesto to Tecate bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Modesto station.
Modesto to Tecate bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Tecate is 751 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Modesto to Tecate.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Modesto to Tecate via Huntington Park, Cbx, and Tijuana International Airport in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $750–4,600
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–5,500
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–4,400
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–5,000
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–5,500
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Modesto to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $1,200–1,700
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