There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
1h 25m$470–750Bus via Phoenix
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus FlixBus 2042 / ...
13h 50m$73–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
14h 37m$189–412Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego to Tucson-TUS414.9 mi
6h 35mDrive 414.9 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS)car 414.9 mi
6h 35m$76–110Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus San Ysidro
- Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Tucsonbus San Jose / ...
16h 18m$132–205
San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) is to bus via Phoenix which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $470 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS). However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Tucson Intl Airport via Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
The distance between San Diego and Tucson Airport (TUS) is 370 miles. The road distance is 417.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 13h 50m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS), including transfers and time at the airport.
San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $470 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 13h 50m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 14h 37m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tucson Airport (TUS), 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 Tucson Intl Airport via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $45–70
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego to Tucson-TUS
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from San Diego International Airport Airport to Tucson Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS) is 417 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from San Diego to Tucson Airport (TUS).
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from San Diego International Airport Airport to Tucson Airport.
There are 568+ hotels available in Tucson Airport (TUS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego and Tucson Airport (TUS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.