There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to San Ysidro by plane, tram, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Tucson, tram
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram
4h 40m$474–770Bus 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 Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
13h 12m$72–141Train, bus via Mexicali
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus
11h 27m$96–205Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0851S
12h 52m$97–212Drive 404 mi
- Drive from Tucson to San Ysidrocar 404 mi
6h 50m$74–107Bus 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
5h 56m$129–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
15h$166–382Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus El Paso
19h 13m$113–185
Tucson to San Ysidro by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to San Ysidro is to bus via Phoenix which costs $70 - $150 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to San Ysidro is to fly and tram which takes 4h 40m and costs $470 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to San Ysidro. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at San Ysidro Bl & I-805 via Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Bus Station and San Ysidro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to San Ysidro station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Beyer Blvd Station via Los Angeles and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Tucson and San Ysidro is 397 miles. The road distance is 406.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to San Ysidro without a car is to train and bus via Mexicali which takes 11h 27m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Tucson to San Ysidro, including transfers.
Tucson to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.
Tucson to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to San Ysidro is to bus via Phoenix which takes 13h 12m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and San Ysidro, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to San Ysidro Bl & I-805 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, and San Ysidro Transit Center in around 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Beyer Blvd Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 15h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from City College Station to Beyer Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
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 Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Tucson to San Ysidro bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Tucson to San Ysidro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to San Ysidro is 406 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Tucson to San Ysidro.
There are 1311+ hotels available in San Ysidro.





