What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to La Jolla is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to La Jolla is to fly and line 30 bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $470 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to La Jolla station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from Tucson to La Jolla?

The distance between Tucson and La Jolla is 397 miles. The road distance is 417.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to La Jolla without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 53m and costs $90 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Tucson to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to La Jolla bus from?

Tucson to La Jolla bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to La Jolla train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Tucson to La Jolla is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs $160 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 5h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Tucson to La Jolla bus arrive?

Tucson to La Jolla bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where does the Tucson to La Jolla train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to La Jolla is 417 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Tucson to La Jolla.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tucson to La Jolla?

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Where can I stay near La Jolla?

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Tucson to La Jolla - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 30 bus, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to La Jolla by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or shuttle

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Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 22m
$472–755
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
13h 13m
$73–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
12h 53m
$91–202
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
15h 8m
$163–371
Drive 414.9 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to La Jollacar 414.9 mi
6h 37m
$76–110
Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h 32m
$170–530
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
5h 33m
$127–331
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
4h 46m
$205–496
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson to Puerto Peñascoshuttle
2. Take the bus from Puerto Peñasco to Tijuanabus
18h 7m
$155–212

Tucson to La Jolla by bus and train

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12h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.7 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours.

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