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

The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Tucson is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Tucson is to line 905 bus and tram and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $500 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Otay Mesa and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Otay Mesa to Tucson?

The distance between Otay Mesa and Tucson is 400 miles. The road distance is 403.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Tucson without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 22m and costs $160 - $290.

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

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

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

Otay Mesa to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

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

Otay Mesa to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Otay Mesa to Tucson?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Tucson is to train which takes 15h 28m and costs $340 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Yuma, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 14h 17m.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Tucson bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Otay Mesa and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Otay Mesa. It is currently 2:52 PM in Otay Mesa and 3:52 PM in Tucson.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Tucson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otay Mesa to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to Tucson is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Otay Mesa to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 826+ hotels available in Tucson.

Otay Mesa to Tucson - 7 ways to travel via train, line 905 bus, tram, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Otay Mesa and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Yuma County Area Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.

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

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

Line 905 bus, tram, fly to Tucson
best
1. Take the bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus
2. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to Civic Center Stationtram
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
4h 45m
$506–774
Drive 401.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Otay Mesa to Tucsoncar 401.5 mi
6h 47m
$71–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
13h 22m
$168–287
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
15h 28m
$344–559
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 24m
$126–299
Bus via Yuma
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal 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 17m
$88–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomingtonbus San Ysidro
2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Tucsonbus San Jose / ...
16h 8m
$104–155

Otay Mesa to Tucson by bus, tram, and train

6Weekly Services

13h 22mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Tucson Amtrak Station via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Los Angeles in around 15h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Broadway/Country Club via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Yuma County Area Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 14h 17m.

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