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How to get fromEncinitas to Tucsonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle or bus

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

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  1. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS)planeCLD - TUS
    4h 23m
    $155–791

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US0851
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to TucsonbusFlixBus 2054
    13h 24m
    $76–185

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak StationtrainTexas Eagle / ...
    15h 1m
    $82–150

  4. Drive 424 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Tucsoncar424 mi
    6h 48m
    $78–112

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)planeSAN - TUS
    4h 21m
    $132–806

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)planeCLD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
    4h 2m
    $224–555

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Santa Fe DepottrainCoaster
    2. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to TucsonbusCbx
    18h 17m
    $108–160

Encinitas to Tucson by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Tucson via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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