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How to get fromSan Jose to Tucsonby plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SJC - TUS
    5h 41m
    $98–502

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    17h 49m
    $208–397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    19h 28m
    $146–172

  4. Drive 821.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Tucsoncar car 821.7 mi
    13h 30m
    $150–217

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SFO - TUS
    5h 26m
    $216–770

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane OAK - TUS
    6h 41m
    $109–562

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 41m
    $232–328

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 36m
    $439–547

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h 51m
    $206–1,055

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    21h 23m
    $299–608

  11. Bus via Nogales

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to Nogalesbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to Tucsonbus bus Guadalajara
    25h 45m
    $130–197

San Jose to Tucson by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration17h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucson twice daily. Tickets cost $140–180 and the journey takes 18h.

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