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How to get fromSan Diego to Catalina Foothillsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Catalina Foothills by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    2h 41m
    $445–783

  2. Bus via Phoenix

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2042 / ...
    12h 23m
    $74–135

  3. 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 / ...
    13h 5m
    $108–237

  4. Drive 407.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Catalina Foothillscar car 407.6 mi
    6h 29m
    $75–108

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    14h 19m
    $200–413

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    25h 10m
    $97–152

San Diego to Catalina Foothills by tram and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Catalina Foothills, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Tohono Transit Center via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 12h 23m.

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