The average bus between Tucson and Escondido takes 22h 50m and the fastest bus takes 19h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tucson to Escondido. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Tucson and Escondido. The earliest departure is at 12:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tucson is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Escondido at 3:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Phoenix Bus Station and take an average of 22h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Tucson to Escondido? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tucson station and arriving at Escondido station via Phoenix Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
Tucson to Escondido bus services, operated by Sun Tran, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Escondido bus services, operated by Sun Tran, arrive at Escondido Transit Center station.
Book your Tucson to Escondido bus tickets online with Sun Tran, CBX Cross Border Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Tucson and Escondido is 585.1 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a bus from Tucson to Escondido Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, and Santa Fe Depot in around 12h 43m.