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How to get fromSan Marcos to Tucsonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Marcos to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane CLD - TUS
    6h 28m
    $72–435

  2. 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 Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2042 / ...
    14h 1m
    $80–155

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    14h 15m
    $190–396

  4. Drive 421.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Tucsoncar car 421.8 mi
    6h 49m
    $77–112

  5. Tram, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the tram from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    6h 12m
    $454–832

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 42m
    $98–380

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    6h 54m
    $548–1,192

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Tucsonbus bus
    17h 17m
    $88–135

San Marcos to Tucson by bus and tram

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Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Tucson via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr, Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 14h 1m.

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