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

The cheapest way to get from Pima to San Diego is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pima to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $340 - $850.

How far is it from Pima to San Diego?

The distance between Pima and San Diego is 478 miles. The road distance is 498.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pima to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs $90 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Pima to San Diego, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Pima and San Diego?

San Diego is 1h behind Pima. It is currently 10:31 AM in Pima and 9:31 AM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Pima to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Pima to San Diego is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Pima to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2123+ hotels available in San Diego.

Pima to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pima to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
6h 35m
$345–808
Drive 495.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pima to San Diego495.6 mi
8h 40m
$91–131
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1030s
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
12h 58m
$93–190
Bus via Mexicali
1. Take the bus from Thatcher to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuana
14h 20m
$92–149

Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

134Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.5 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Pima, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pima to County Center/Little Italy Station via Thatcher, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 12h 58m.

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