There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Del Mar by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h 28m$100–455Bus via Phoenix
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
13h 29m$76–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 58m$149–356Drive 418.9 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Del Marcar 418.9 mi
6h 41m$77–111Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
4h 34m$135–401Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 38m$480–775Bus
- Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Parkbus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017 / ...
15h 22m$108–150
Tucson to Del Mar by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Del Mar is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Del Mar is to bus and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $130 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Phoenix Bus Station, Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Tucson and Del Mar is 402 miles. The road distance is 421.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Del Mar without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 13h 29m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Tucson to Del Mar, including transfers.
Tucson to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Del Mar is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 29m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $360 and takes 13h 58m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 13h 29m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Huntington Park to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Tucson to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Tucson to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Del Mar is 421 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Tucson to Del Mar.
There are 534+ hotels available in Del Mar.







