What is the travel distance from Tijuana to Tecate?

The distance covered from Tijuana to Tecate is 37 km (23 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tijuana to Tecate?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tijuana Airport, in Tijuana, and end it at Blvrd Universidad, 85, in Tecate.

Bus Tijuana to Tecate from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tijuana to Tecate on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	1h 30m	4:50pm	Central de Autobuses Tecate	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Tijuana to Tecate on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes	1h 15m	12:15pm	Central de Autobuses Tecate	Cheapest
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	50m	11:30am	Tecate - Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	1h 25m	1:45pm	Central de Autobuses Tecate	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1h 50m	11:30am	Tecate - Stop	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Terminal 5 y 10	1h 30m	2:20pm	Central de Autobuses Tecate	No tags

Next departures for Tijuana to Tecate on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1h 50m	11:30am	Tecate - Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	50m	11:30am	Tecate - Stop	Fastest

Next departures for Tijuana to Tecate on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Tijuana Insurgentes	1h 15m	12:15pm	Central de Autobuses Tecate	Cheapest
Bus	10:40am	Tijuana B.Vista - Stop	50m	11:30am	Tecate - Stop	Fastest
Bus	12:20pm	Terminal 5 y 10	1h 25m	1:45pm	Central de Autobuses Tecate	No tags
Bus	9:40am	Tijuana Centro - Stop	1h 50m	11:30am	Tecate - Stop	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Terminal 5 y 10	1h 30m	2:20pm	Central de Autobuses Tecate	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 7:51 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tijuana to Tecate

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tecate. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

40 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $41	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Elite

2.5/5167 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness1.2

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi1.2

ACN Autobuses

2.5/5142 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.1

Autotravel

1.5/523 reviews

Staff2.2

Timeliness0.6

Cleanliness1.7

Wifi0.7

Interbus de Sinaloa

3.5/53 reviews

Staff0

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi0

TIM Express

ELITE SELECT

3/515 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Tijuana and Tecate?

Stops in Tijuana

A - Tijuana Airport

B - Terminal Tijuana Línea de Autobuses (ABC)

C - Central de Autobuses

D - Buenavista

E - Otay

F - Buenavista

Stops in Tecate

A - Blvrd Universidad, 85

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tijuana to Tecate by bus

What is the travel distance from Tijuana to Tecate?
The distance covered from Tijuana to Tecate is 37 km (23 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tijuana to Tecate?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tijuana Airport, in Tijuana, and end it at Blvrd Universidad, 85, in Tecate.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$9

11-14

$16

Today

$16

11-16

$9

11-17

$40

11-18

$9

11-19

$15

11-20

No data

The cheapest trip from Tijuana to Tecate was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tijuana to Tecate, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $41 for a bus ticket from Tijuana to Tecate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually ACN Autobuses will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.