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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana is to drive which costs $1200 - $1900 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana is to fly and tram which takes 4h 19m and costs $7500 - $15000.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to San Diego–Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana?

The distance between Tucson and San Diego–Tijuana is 641 km. The road distance is 648.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana without a car is to train and bus via Mexicali which takes 11h 27m and costs $1900 - $3800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana, including transfers.

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

Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

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

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

Train or bus from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana?

The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 35m and costs $1300 - $2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3400 - $7500 and takes 15h 4m.

Where does the Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana bus arrive?

Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana.

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

Book your Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Diego–Tijuana?

There are 574+ hotels available in San Diego–Tijuana.

Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

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

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Fly from Tucson, tram
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 19m
$7,580–14,345
Drive 648.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to San Diego–Tijuanacar 648.9 km
6h 49m
$1,254–1,811
Train, bus via Mexicali
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
11h 27m
$1,900–3,791
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
11h 35m
$1,312–2,515
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
5h 35m
$2,710–7,818
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 Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
12h 39m
$1,817–3,935
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 4m
$3,432–7,213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
19h
$1,860–3,000

Tucson to San Diego–Tijuana by bus

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11h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.4 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico?

You can take a bus from Tucson to San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Phoenix Bus Station in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Ysidro Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 15h 4m.

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