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 13m 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 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 39m and costs $120 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 9:49 AM in San Diego and 10:49 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 46+ 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)SAN - TUS
2. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogales
5h 13m
$192–954
Bus via Mexicali
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
2. Take the bus from Mexicali Centro Cívico to Nogales
14h 23m
$62–165
Drive 463.3 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Rio Rico463.3 mi
7h 22m
$85–123
Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)SAN - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Nogales
5h 38m
$679–1,295
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogales
14h 39m
$128–413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Buenavista to Heroica CaborcaEnsenada
2. Take the bus from Heroica Caborca to Nogales
15h 32m
$78–142
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington ParkFlixBus 2017
2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to NogalesSan José / ...
16h 39m
$127–173

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

38Weekly Planes

2h 45mAverage 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: 457.1 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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 23m.

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