There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Del Mar by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h 13m$105–465Drive 418.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Del Marcar 418.9 mi
6h 41m$74–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 58m$334–520Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
14h 58m$82–137Bus to Phoenix, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane PHX - CLD
4h 44m$135–411Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 43m$518–782Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tucson to Santa Anabus El Paso
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
19h 34m$86–138
Tucson to Del Mar by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Del Mar is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Del Mar is to bus and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $130 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Tucson Downtown, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Yuma County Area Transit, Old Town Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Tucson and Del Mar is 402 miles. The road distance is 421.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Tucson to Del Mar, including transfers.
Tucson to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.
Tucson to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Del Mar is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 13h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 13h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via El Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
- support@crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Bus from Tucson to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
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Booking & Getting There
Tucson to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Del Mar is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 9:51 AM in Tucson and 8:51 AM in Del Mar.
Tucson to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Del Mar is 421 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Tucson to Del Mar.
There are 37+ hotels available in Del Mar.















