What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Tecate is to drive which costs $1100 - $1800 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Tecate is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs $1100 - $1800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Tecate. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Tecate via Phoenix Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos and Mexicali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Tucson to Tecate?

The distance between Tucson and Tecate is 634 km. The road distance is 604.8 km.

How do I travel from Tucson to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Tecate without a car is to train and bus via Mexicali which takes 10h 34m and costs $1600 - $4500.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Tecate?

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Tucson to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Tecate bus from?

Tucson to Tecate bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where does the Tucson to Tecate bus arrive?

Tucson to Tecate bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Tecate is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Tucson to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are 10+ hotels available in Tecate.

Tucson to Tecate - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Tecate by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or tram

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 via Mexicali
best
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tecatebus
10h 34m
$1,654–4,441
Bus via Phoenix
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tecatebus
10h 46m
$1,077–3,250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus 95
3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tecatebus
11h 50m
$1,817–4,335
Drive 604.8 km
1. Drive from Tucson to Tecatecar 604.8 km
6h 10m
$1,191–1,720
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
2. Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecatebus
19h 44m
$1,680–2,540
Fly from Tucson, tram, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
6h 35m
$1,420–8,940
Bus to Phoenix, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr 188 & Tecate Martbus
7h 51m
$12,068–29,943

Tucson to Tecate by train, bus, and foot

6Weekly Services

10h 34mAverage Duration

$1,654Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to Tecate.

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Distance: 633.5 km
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Tecate, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Tucson to Tecate via Phoenix Bus Station, Calexico Bus Station, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, and Mexicali in around 10h 46m.

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