There are 7 ways to get from Chula Vista to Tucson by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Tram, fly to Tucson
best- Take the tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
4h 18mDrive 410.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chula Vista to Tucsoncar 410.2 mi
6h 30m$75–109Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
12h 26m$81–147Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
13h 14m$114–233Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
5h 57m$162–1,040Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 56m$202–413Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucsonbus Cbx
17h 25m$102–167
Chula Vista to Tucson by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chula Vista to Tucson is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chula Vista to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $160 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chula Vista to Tucson. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bus Terminal and arriving at Tucson via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chula Vista station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from E Street Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
The distance between Chula Vista and Tucson is 390 miles. The road distance is 412.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Tucson without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 12h 26m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chula Vista to Tucson, including transfers.
Chula Vista to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
Chula Vista to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Chula Vista to Tucson is to bus via Phoenix which takes 12h 26m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 14h 56m.
What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from H Street Station to Tucson via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 14h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from E Street Station to America Plaza Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chula Vista to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Chula Vista to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chula Vista to Tucson is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Chula Vista to Tucson.
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