There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Solana Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h 15m$100–450Drive 420.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Solana Beachcar 420.9 mi
6h 43m$77–111Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Tucson 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 51m$79–128Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 27m$332–514Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 7m$486–777Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
4h 35m$130–396Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 25m$141–353Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to San Bernardinobus Lxus 2202 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
15h 22m$91–145
Tucson to Solana Beach by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Solana Beach is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Solana Beach is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Solana Beach. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop via Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Solana Beach station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Tucson and Solana Beach is 399 miles. The road distance is 423.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Solana Beach without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 12h 51m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Tucson to Solana Beach, including transfers.
Tucson to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Solana Beach is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 51m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Solana Beach Station via 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 San Diego - Old Town in around 12h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- 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
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
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tucson to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- [email protected]
- Website
- CBX Cross Border Express
Bus from Tucson to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tucson to Solana Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Tucson to Solana Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Solana Beach is 423 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Tucson to Solana Beach.
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