What is the cheapest way to get from Escondido to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Escondido to Tucson is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Escondido to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Escondido to Tucson is to bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $470 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Escondido and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Escondido to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Yuma County Area Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Escondido and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Oceanside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

How far is it from Escondido to Tucson?

The distance between Escondido and Tucson is 414 miles. The road distance is 419.3 miles.

How do I travel from Escondido to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Escondido to Tucson without a car is to bus via Yuma which takes 14h 23m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Escondido to Tucson?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Escondido to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Tucson bus from?

Escondido to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Escondido to Tucson train from?

Escondido to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Train, bus or fly from Escondido to Tucson?

The best way to get from Escondido to Tucson is to bus via Yuma which takes 14h 23m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 14h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $470 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Escondido to Tucson bus arrive?

Escondido to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Yuma County Area Transit station.

Where does the Escondido to Tucson train arrive?

Escondido to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Escondido to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Escondido to Tucson is 419 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Escondido to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 568+ hotels available in Tucson.

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Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
4h 45m
$474–760
Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS)plane CLD - TUS
7h 42m
$74–462
Bus via Yuma
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
14h 23m
$76–143
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 26m
$178–382
Drive 416.9 mi
1. Drive from Escondido to Tucsoncar 416.9 mi
6h 44m
$77–110
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
7h 5m
$548–1,192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus 235
2. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus 4.1
3. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucsonbus Cbx
27h 24m
$100–160

Escondido to Tucson by bus

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Distance: 411.8 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway/Country Club via Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Yuma County Area Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 14h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Tucson Amtrak Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Los Angeles in around 14h 26m.

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