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San Francisco, United States of America → Tecate, Mexico

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Six ways to Travel from San Francisco to Tecate

Composite routes from San Francisco to Tecate

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Oakland to Simi
Ave. Duration:
10h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.30–$191.35
Train from Simi Valley Amtrak to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.96–$108.43

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

San Diego Metro Transit

Phone:
+1 619-233-3004
Website:
sdmts.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Sr
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.81–$5.87

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Tijuana
Ave. Duration:
14h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$280.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to San
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$153.08

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from 1642 Story Rd - San Jose to Cross
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.30–$127.57

ABC

Phone:
+52 664 104 7400
Website:
abc.com.mx/home
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Tecate
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.95–$14.03

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Tecate?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Tecate is to night bus and bus which costs $46.74 - $152.17 and takes 14h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Tecate?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Tecate is to fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $76.09 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Tecate?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Tecate. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Tecate via Tijuana Buenavista. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Tecate?

The distance between San Francisco and Tecate is 819 km. The road distance is 863 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Tecate without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Tecate without a car is to BART and bus which takes 16h 2m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Tecate?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from San Francisco to Tecate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Tecate bus from?

San Francisco to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Tecate bus arrive?

San Francisco to Tecate bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tecate?

It is currently 09:27 at both, San Francisco and Tecate.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Tecate?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Tecate is 863 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from San Francisco to Tecate.

Where can I stay near Tecate?

There are seven+ hotels available in Tecate. Prices start at $61.96 per night.
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