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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to San Diego Zoo is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to San Diego Zoo is to fly and line 215 bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $440 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and San Diego Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at University Av & Vermont St via Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and San Diego Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to San Diego Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at City College Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.

How far is it from Tucson to San Diego Zoo?

The distance between Tucson and San Diego Zoo is 388 miles. The road distance is 410.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego Zoo without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Tucson to San Diego Zoo, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Tucson to San Diego Zoo?

The best way to get from Tucson to San Diego Zoo is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 14h 46m.

Where does the Tucson to San Diego Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tucson to San Diego Zoo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to San Diego Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to San Diego Zoo is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Tucson to San Diego Zoo.

Where can I stay near San Diego Zoo?

There are 2239+ hotels available in San Diego Zoo.

Tucson to San Diego Zoo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

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

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Fly from Tucson, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus
4h 2m
$444–810
Bus
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
12h 3m
$75–145
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
11h 13m
$101–217
Drive 408.4 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to San Diego Zoocar 408.4 mi
6h 32m
$75–108
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 18m
$159–426
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
14h 46m
$204–419
Bus via Cross Border Express, San Diego
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047 / ...
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
19h 27m
$121–213

Tucson to San Diego Zoo by train, bus, tram, and foot

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Distance: 385.7 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Tucson to San Diego Zoo via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & Vermont St in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Diego Zoo via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, City College Station, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 14h 46m.

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