There are 7 ways to get from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
3h 44m$442–805Drive 410 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Fe Depot to Tucsoncar 410 mi
6h 30m$75–109Bus via Phoenix
- 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 / ...
12h 21m$79–143Bus, 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 44m$110–242Fly 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
5h 23m$162–1,040Train (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 34m$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 7m$97–152
Santa Fe Depot to Tucson by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $440 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson 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 34m.
The distance between Santa Fe Depot and Tucson is 382 miles. The road distance is 412.4 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 12h 21m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson, including transfers.
Santa Fe Depot to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Santa Fe Depot to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $440 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 21m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Fe Depot to Broadway/Country Club via Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
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 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
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 Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–350
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
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
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Santa Fe Depot to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Santa Fe Depot to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Fe Depot to Tucson is 412 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Santa Fe Depot to Tucson.
Book your Santa Fe Depot to Tucson train tickets online with Omio.
There are 720+ hotels available in Tucson.

















