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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Tecate to Ensenada. Traveling by bus from Tecate to Ensenada usually takes around 5 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest ACN Autobuses bus can make the trip in 5 hours,
| Distance | 48 mi (78 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $18.68 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | TIM Express |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Tecate to Ensenada?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Tecate to Ensenada that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACN Autobuses | 1 | 5h 0m | $126.10 |
| TIM Express | 1 | 6h 10m | $45.20 |
Book ACN Autobuses from Tecate to Ensenada from $19. There are 1 ACN Autobuses schedules from Tecate to Ensenada and you can expect on average to pay for a ACN Autobuses ticket to Ensenada. In Tecate, ACN Autobuses departs to Ensenada from BLVRD Universidad and no other station. In Ensenada, ACN Autobuses arrives at Macheros 291 and no other station.
An average trip on ACN Autobuses from Tecate to Ensenada takes 5 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, ACN Autobuses offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Ensenada.
Book TIM Express from Tecate to Ensenada from $36. There are 1 TIM Express schedules from Tecate to Ensenada and you can expect on average to pay for a TIM Express ticket to Ensenada. In Tecate, TIM Express departs to Ensenada from BLVRD Universidad and no other station. In Ensenada, TIM Express arrives at Calle Tercera 727 and no other station.
An average trip on TIM Express from Tecate to Ensenada takes 6 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available TIM Express trip will get you to Ensenada in 5 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, TIM Express offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Ensenada.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 78 kilometers from Tecate to Ensenada. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Tecate to Ensenada for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Ensenada, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first bus leaves at 2:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Tecate to Ensenada, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tecate?
Main departure station: BLVRD Universidad
Most buses depart from the main station in Tecate.
All bus stations in Tecate:
BLVRD Universidad
Where does the bus arrive in Ensenada?
Main arrival station: Calle Tercera 727
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Ensenada.
Bus stations in Ensenada:
Calle Tercera 727
Macheros 291
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