What is the cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Tucson is to bus and train which costs $45 - $170 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuana to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Tucson is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 3m and costs $440 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Tijuana and arriving at Tucson via Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, Calexico Bus Station and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Tijuana to Tucson?

The distance between Tijuana and Tucson is 371 miles. The road distance is 405.2 miles.

How do I travel from Tijuana to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Tucson without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 23m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Tucson?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Tijuana to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to Tucson bus from?

Tijuana to Tucson bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, depart from Tijuana station.

Train, bus or fly from Tijuana to Tucson?

The best way to get from Tijuana to Tucson is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 23m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 16h 26m.

Where does the Tijuana to Tucson bus arrive?

Tijuana to Tucson bus services, operated by Autobuses ABC, arrive at Mexicali station.

What is the time difference between Tijuana and Tucson?

Tucson is 1h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 12:51 PM in Tijuana and 1:51 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Tijuana to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Tucson is 405 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Tijuana to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 591+ hotels available in Tucson.

Tijuana to Tucson - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Tijuana to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, shuttle, train (Amtrak), or car

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

Fly Tijuana International Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tucson (TUS)TIJ - TUS
4h 53m
$117–709
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Colorado
2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Street95
3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station
12h 1m
$47–161
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson
11h 23m
$77–128
Bus, train via Mexicali
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicali
2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit
3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station
11h 45m
$62–175
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminal
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)SAN - TUS
5h 25m
$157–884
Fly Tijuana International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle
1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Phoenix (PHX)TIJ - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
4h 3m
$441–583
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle / ...
16h 26m
$87–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to TucsonCbx
16h 32m
$91–140
Drive 402.9 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to Tucson402.9 mi
6h 49m
$74–107

Tijuana to Tucson by bus, foot, and train

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12h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 368.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines flies from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Tucson (TUS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana to Tucson via Mexicali, Central de Autobuses de Mexicali, C. José Azueta y Blvr. López Mateos, Calexico Bus Station, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 11h 23m.

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