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

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There are 8 ways to get from Encinitas to Tucson by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    4h 29m
    $472–756

  2. Drive  423.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Tucsoncar car 423.9 mi
    6h 50m
    $78–112

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    13h 56m
    $158–356

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    14h 52m
    $80–131

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane CLD - TUS
    6h 22m
    $78–465

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 41m
    $98–390

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    6h 30m
    $388–842

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park
    15h 48m
    $102–135

Encinitas to Tucson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a train from Encinitas Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Los Angeles in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Broadway/Country Club via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Yuma County Area Transit, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 14h 52m.

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