What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Balboa Park?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Balboa Park is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Balboa Park?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Balboa Park is to fly and line 215 bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $440 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Balboa Park. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at University Av & Park Bl via Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Balboa Park?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Balboa Park station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at City College Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Tucson to Balboa Park?

The distance between Tucson and Balboa Park is 387 miles. The road distance is 411.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Balboa Park without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Balboa Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Balboa Park?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Tucson to Balboa Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Balboa Park bus from?

Tucson to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Balboa Park train from?

Tucson to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Balboa Park?

The best way to get from Tucson to Balboa Park is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Tucson to Balboa Park bus arrive?

Tucson to Balboa Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Tucson to Balboa Park train arrive?

Tucson to Balboa Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Balboa Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Balboa Park is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Tucson to Balboa Park.

Where can I stay near Balboa Park?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Balboa Park.

Tucson to Balboa Park - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 215 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Balboa Park by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from Tucson, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Naval Hospitalbus
3h 48m
$444–810
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 33m
$75–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
11h 4m
$100–216
Drive 408.8 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Balboa Parkcar 408.8 mi
6h 33m
$75–108
Bus to Phoenix, fly
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
5h 4m
$159–426
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 38m
$197–419
Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
19h 18m
$120–212

Tucson to Balboa Park by train, bus, and tram

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Distance: 384.6 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Balboa Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tucson to University Av & Park Bl via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Park Bl & Village Pl via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, City College Station, and 11th Av & C St in around 14h 38m.

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