There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Poway by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 37m$170–540Drive 404.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Powaycar 404.9 mi
6h 29m$74–107Bus via Phoenix
- 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 El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
13h 45m$78–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 1m$149–352Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, line 235 bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus
5h 34m$476–765Bus 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 43m$205–486Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport
- 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
6h 45m$131–341Bus
- 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
16h 55m$113–159
Tucson to Poway by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Poway is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Poway is to bus and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $200 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Poway. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr via Phoenix Bus Station, Broadway & Park Bl and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Poway. 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 16h 1m.
The distance between Tucson and Poway is 412 miles. The road distance is 407.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Poway without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 13h 45m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Tucson to Poway, including transfers.
Tucson to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Poway is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 45m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $360 and takes 16h 1m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Poway, 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 Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr 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, El Cajon Transit Center, El Cajon Station, City College Station, Broadway & Park Bl, and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station in around 13h 45m.
- 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 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
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
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Huntington Park to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Tucson to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Tucson to Poway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Poway is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Tucson to Poway.
There are 408+ hotels available in Poway.







