What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to California?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to California is to bus via Tucson which costs $60 - $85 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to California?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to California is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $470 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to California. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via 6th Av/Pennington and Tucson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tucson Amtrak Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Tucson to California?

The distance between Tucson and California is 385 miles. The road distance is 490.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to California without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to California without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $120 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to California?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Tucson to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to California bus from?

Tucson to California bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to California train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to California?

The best way to get from Tucson to California is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $470 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 10h 20m, you could also bus via Tucson, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Tucson to California bus arrive?

Tucson to California bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Tucson to California train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to California is 490 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Tucson to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3388+ hotels available in California.

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Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
3h 36m
$472–755
Bus via Tucson
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Downtownbus Guadalajara
11h 27m
$60–85
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 20m
$120–290
Drive 487.4 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Los Angelescar 487.4 mi
7h 48m
$89–129
Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
3h 42m
$125–535
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
4h 7m
$347–763
Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane TUS - SFO
4h 51m
$221–764
Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
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
4h 47m
$127–331
Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
4h 36m
$165–701
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
5h 35m
$87–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Downtown Los Angelesbus Nogales
11h 52m
$90–120

Tucson to California by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 382.9 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55–360

Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55–370

Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $70–410

Flights from Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $75–470

Flights from Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–550

Flights from Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $45–300

Flights from Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $50–300

Flights from Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 6m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $55–320

Flights from Tucson to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $65–350

Flights from Tucson to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 55m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $60–350

Flights from Tucson to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $65–350

Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 14m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $35–250

Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
When: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $45–280

Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County

Ave. Duration: 1h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $45–320

Flights from Phoenix to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 12m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $55–340

Flights from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport

Ave. Duration: 1h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $30–220

Flights from Phoenix to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $35–240

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