What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to San Diego is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $440 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Tucson to San Diego?

The distance between Tucson and San Diego is 380 miles. The road distance is 412.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 11m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to San Diego?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Tucson to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to San Diego bus from?

Tucson to San Diego bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to San Diego train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to San Diego?

The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $440 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 11m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Tucson to San Diego bus arrive?

Tucson to San Diego bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Tucson to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to San Diego is 412 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Tucson to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Tucson to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tucson to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly from Tucson
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2h 54m
$440–800
Bus via Phoenix
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 11m
$73–150
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 El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
12h 28m
$110–242
Drive 410.1 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to San Diegocar 410.1 mi
6h 30m
$75–109
Bus to Phoenix, fly
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 10m
$165–1,036
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 12m
$203–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
19h 34m
$113–195

Tucson to San Diego by bus and tram

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Distance: 377.6 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to County Center/Little Italy Station via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 11h 11m.

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