There are 7 ways to get from San Diego State University to University of Arizona by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Tram, fly to Tucson
best- Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)SAN - TUS
4h 44mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area TransitGreyhound US0851
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle / ...
12h 4m$68–157Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US0851
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to TucsonFlixBus 2054
11h 58m$70–145Drive 400.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego State University to University of Arizona400.3 mi
6h 20m$74–106Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)SAN - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Arizona
6h 17m$325–940Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle / ...
16h 20m$88–158Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to TucsonCbx
19h 42m$98–185
San Diego State University to University of Arizona by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to University of Arizona is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to University of Arizona is to fly and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $320 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to University of Arizona. However, there are services departing from College Av & SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Tucson via El Cajon Transit Center and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to University of Arizona station. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between San Diego State University and University of Arizona is 394 miles. The road distance is 402.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to University of Arizona without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 58m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from San Diego State University to University of Arizona, including transfers.
San Diego State University to University of Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Cajon Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to University of Arizona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to University of Arizona is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 58m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and University of Arizona, AZ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to University of Arizona via College Av & SDSU Transit Center, El Cajon Transit Center, Phoenix Bus Station, and Tucson in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to University of Arizona via SDSU Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and Tucson Amtrak Station in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Arizona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to University of Arizona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
San Diego State University to University of Arizona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to University of Arizona is 403 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from San Diego State University to University of Arizona.
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