There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Tucson Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tucson
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
2h 49m$445–783Bus via Phoenix (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
11h 37m$72–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
12h 39m$108–237Drive 407.7 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Tucson Stationcar 407.7 mi
6h 26m$75–108Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
4h 8m$150–415Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
13h 55m$201–413Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus 4.1
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucsonbus Cbx
25h 2m$97–152
San Diego to Tucson Station by tram, bus, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tucson Station is to bus via Phoenix which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Tucson Station is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $440 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Tucson Station station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Tucson Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Tucson Station station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between San Diego and Tucson Station is 380 miles. The road distance is 410.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Tucson Station without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 37m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from San Diego to Tucson Station, including transfers.
San Diego to Tucson Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Tucson Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Tucson Station is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $440 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 37m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 13h 55m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tucson Station, 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 Tucson Station via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix Bus Station, and Tucson Bus Station in around 11h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpress
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $23–35
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Tucson Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
San Diego to Tucson Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Tucson Station is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from San Diego to Tucson Station.
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