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How to get fromSolana Beach to Tucsonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    4h 18m
    $482–769

  2. Drive  420.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach to Tucsoncar car 420.5 mi
    6h 44m
    $77–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    12h 55m
    $326–515

  4. 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 / ...
    13h 21m
    $82–141

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane CLD - TUS
    7h
    $80–480

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 57m
    $132–344

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

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    6h 41m
    $403–848

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Escondido to Fontanabus bus Lxus 2101
    2. Take the bus from Fontana to Tucsonbus bus Lxus 2223
    14h 7m
    $90–140

Solana Beach to Tucson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Dahlia Dr to Tucson via UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, 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, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 13h 21m.

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