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How to get fromTucson to San Diego Countyby plane, tram, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to San Diego County by plane, tram, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, tram, taxi

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to El Cajon Stationtram tram
    3. Take the taxi from El Cajon Station to San Diego Countytaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $539–940

  2. Drive 405.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to San Diego Countycar car 405.1 mi
    6h 35m
    $74–107

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 29m
    $194–321

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0851S
    11h 56m
    $140–225

  5. Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane TUS - CLD
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to San Diego Countytaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $240–580

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane PHX - CLD
    3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad-Airport-CLD to San Diego Countytaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $280–596

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHX - SAN
    6h 15m
    $264–1,176

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 19m
    $301–547

Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to San Diego County via Phoenix Bus Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and Maple View St & Ashwood St in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Diego County via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and El Cajon Station in around 15h 19m.

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