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How to get fromSan Diego to Maricopaby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Maricopa by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    best
    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 Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    3h 20m
    $120–934

  2. Drive 327.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Maricopacar car 327.8 mi
    5h 31m
    $60–87

  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 Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 14m
    $80–177

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 31m
    $171–364

  5. Fly to Tucson, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    4h 42m
    $473–843

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 37m
    $81–141

  7. Bus, train via San Luis Río Colorado

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    12h 16m
    $72–187

San Diego to Maricopa by tram, bus, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Maricopa Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Maricopa Amtrak via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 10h 37m.

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