Rome2Rio

How to get fromEl Cajon to Tucsonby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Tucson

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from El Cajon to Tucson by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the tram from El Cajon Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    4h 29m
    $442–815

  2. Drive 394.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cajon to Tucsoncar car 394.4 mi
    6h 15m
    $72–104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    10h 10m
    $74–135

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 27m
    $108–222

  5. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 8m
    $162–1,050

El Cajon to Tucson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from El Cajon to Tucson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 396.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between El Cajon, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Tucson via Phoenix Bus Station in around 10h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers