What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rico?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rico is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rico?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Rio Rico is to fly and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $190 - $1,000.

How far is it from San Diego to Rio Rico?

The distance between San Diego and Rio Rico is 460 miles. The road distance is 466.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Rio Rico without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 37m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Rio Rico?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from San Diego to Rio Rico, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Rio Rico?

Rio Rico is 1h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 10:22 AM in San Diego and 11:22 AM in Rio Rico.

Can I drive from San Diego to Rio Rico?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Rio Rico is 466 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from San Diego to Rio Rico.

Where can I stay near Rio Rico?

There are 43+ hotels available in Rio Rico.

San Diego to Rio Rico - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Rio Rico by plane, bus, car, shuttle, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly to Tucson, bus
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
2. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogalesbus
5h 6m
$191–986
Bus via Mexicali
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
2. Take the bus from Mexicali Centro Cívico to Nogalesbus
14h 21m
$68–175
Drive 463.7 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Rio Ricocar 463.7 mi
7h 22m
$85–123
Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Nogalesshuttle
5h 36m
$853–1,305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogalesbus
14h 37m
$107–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Heroica Caborcabus Ensenada
2. Take the bus from Heroica Caborca to Nogalesbus
15h 30m
$78–146
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Nogalesbus San José / ...
16h 33m
$118–222

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS) flights

26Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Rio Rico.

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Distance: 457.4 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Rio Rico via San Ysidro Station, Tijuana, Mexicali Centro Cívico, and Nogales in around 14h 21m.

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