There are 7 ways to get from Tucson Station to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Tucson
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
3h 17m$440–800Bus via Phoenix (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 6m$72–141Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 37m$108–231Drive 408.2 mi
- Drive from Tucson Station to San Diegocar 408.2 mi
6h 25m$75–108Bus to Phoenix, fly
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
4h 13m$155–416Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 34m$200–413Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
19h 49m$113–195
Tucson Station to San Diego by foot, bus, and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson Station to San Diego is to bus via Phoenix which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson Station to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $440 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson Station station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tucson Bus Station and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson Station station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between Tucson Station and San Diego is 381 miles. The road distance is 410.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson Station to San Diego without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 6m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Tucson Station to San Diego, including transfers.
Tucson Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tucson Bus Station.
Tucson Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson Station to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $440 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 6m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Tucson Station, AZ, 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 vehicle from Tucson Station to County Center/Little Italy Station via Tucson Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–800
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 Tucson Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tucson Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Tucson Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson Station to San Diego is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Tucson Station to San Diego.
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