There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Escondido by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h$100–420Bus via Phoenix
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
12h 43m$74–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 27m$195–393Drive 417.3 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Escondidocar 417.3 mi
6h 43m$77–110Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
4h 57m$444–760Bus 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 28m$140–426Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 13m$179–1,396Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
21h 24m$109–170
Tucson to Escondido by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to bus and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station and Santa Fe Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Tucson and Escondido is 400 miles. The road distance is 419.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Escondido without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 12h 43m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Tucson to Escondido, including transfers.
Tucson to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Escondido is to fly which takes 5h and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 43m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Escondido Transit Center via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, Santa Fe Depot, and Santa Fe Depot in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- 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
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 to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Tucson to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Escondido is 420 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Tucson to Escondido.
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