What is the cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from La Mesa to Tucson is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Mesa to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from La Mesa to Tucson is to tram and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $440 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between La Mesa and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from La Mesa to Tucson. However, there are services departing from El Cajon Transit Center and arriving at Tucson via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between La Mesa and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from La Mesa station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from 70th Street Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

How far is it from La Mesa to Tucson?

The distance between La Mesa and Tucson is 396 miles. The road distance is 401.6 miles.

How do I travel from La Mesa to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from La Mesa to Tucson?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from La Mesa to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Tucson bus from?

La Mesa to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the La Mesa to Tucson train from?

La Mesa to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from La Mesa to Tucson?

The best way to get from La Mesa to Tucson is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the La Mesa to Tucson bus arrive?

La Mesa to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the La Mesa to Tucson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Mesa to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between La Mesa to Tucson is 402 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from La Mesa to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 650+ hotels available in Tucson.

La Mesa to Tucson - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from La Mesa to Tucson by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or shuttle

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Tram, fly to Tucson
best
1. Take the tram from Grossmont Station to Old Town Stationtram
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
4h 23m
$442–815
Drive 399.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Mesa to Tucsoncar 399.2 mi
6h 19m
$73–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
11h 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
11h 38m
$108–223
Fly to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
6h 2m
$162–1,050
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 48m
$202–429
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Puerto Peñascobus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Peñasco to Tucsonshuttle
16h 6m
$139–193

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS) flights

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from La Mesa Blvd Station to Tucson via El Cajon Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 70th Street Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Los Angeles in around 14h 48m.

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