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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    1h 46m
    $524–805

  2. Drive 429.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Vailcar car 429.3 mi
    6h 46m
    $79–114

  3. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Tucsonbus bus La
    12h 35m
    $120–202

  4. 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
    $244–482

  5. 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 / ...
    14h 8m
    $134–282

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucsonbus bus Cbx
    15h 9m
    $121–176

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Vail, 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 Vail via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St & Camelback Rd, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix, and Tucson in around 12h 35m.

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