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How to get fromTucson Airport (TUS) to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson Airport (TUS) to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    1h 15m
    $470–750

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    14h 10m
    $70–155

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 49m
    $185–415

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Tucson-TUS to San Diegorideshare rideshare 415.6 mi
    6h 35m

  5. Drive 415.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson Airport (TUS) to San Diegocar car 415.6 mi
    6h 35m
    $76–110

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    15h 5m
    $109–155

Tucson Airport (TUS) to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Tucson Airport (TUS), USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson Intl Airport to Civic Center Station via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 14h 10m.

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