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How to Travel from

San Diego to Tucson

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$1,403.25
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$612.33

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.58–$204.11

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$510.27
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$140.33
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
9h 38m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.68–$204.11

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.34–$204.11
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.03–$121.19

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.76–$57.41

CBX Cross Border Express

Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$153.08

Airport Shuttle of Phoenix

Phone:
+1-480-710-3441
Website:
airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$154.05

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tucson is to drive which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Tucson. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Cross Border Express, San Diego, Craycroft/I-10 TTT, Laos Transit Center and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Tucson?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from San Diego to Tucson?

The distance between San Diego and Tucson is 614 km. The road distance is 659.5 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Tucson without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 37m and costs $35.87 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from San Diego to Tucson, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Tucson bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Cross Border Express, San Diego station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Tucson?

The best way to get from San Diego to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $271.74 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $35.87 - $228.26 and takes 11h 37m, you could also train, which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the San Diego to Tucson bus arrive?

San Diego to Tucson bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at Tucson station.

Where does the San Diego to Tucson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Tucson is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from San Diego to Tucson.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Tucson?

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Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 566+ hotels available in Tucson. Prices start at $47.04 per night.
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