There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tucson
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2h 54m$470–750Bus via Phoenix
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown 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
12h 50m$72–138Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
12h 30m$103–227Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tucson to San Diego-SAN412.7 mi
6h 33mDrive 412.7 mi
- Drive from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN)car 412.7 mi
6h 33m$76–109Bus to Phoenix, fly
- 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
4h 10m$135–326Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
20h 27m$109–170
Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to bus via Phoenix which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $470 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN). However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Tucson and San Diego Airport (SAN) is 380 miles. The road distance is 415.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN), including transfers.
Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.
The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $470 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 50m.
Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN) is 415 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Tucson to San Diego Airport (SAN).
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and San Diego Airport (SAN), 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 Broadway/Country Club to Terminal 1 Transportation Island via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Tucson Downtown, 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, and Old Town Transit Center in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–750
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tucson to San Diego-SAN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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