There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Tecate by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
5h 4m$710–1,144Drive 209.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Tecate209.3 km
2h 27m$435–629Train, bus via San Diego
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart894
6h 46m$730–1,109Bus via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland200
- Take the bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
6h 2m$579–1,071Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Mart894
7h 29m$449–1,507
Riverside to Tecate by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Tecate is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Tecate is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $430 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Tecate via Anaheim-Cerritos and Tijuana International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Riverside and Tecate is 273 km. The road distance is 209.3 km.
The best way to get from Riverside to Tecate without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $700 - $1200.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Riverside to Tecate, including transfers.
Riverside to Tecate bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.
Riverside to Tecate bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Tecate is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Riverside to Tecate.
There are nine+ hotels available in Tecate.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Tecate, Mexico?
You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Tecate via Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, Anaheim-Cerritos, Cross Border Express Bus Station, and Tijuana International Airport in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $150–200
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $150–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $490–540
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $490–700
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Cross Border Express Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $500–750
- 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 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–75
- Schedules at
- riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $9–60
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $13–60
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $30–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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