There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Poway by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane TUS - CLD
5h 44m$150–540Drive 404.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Powaycar 404.9 mi
6h 29m$74–107Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0851S
13h 44m$76–159Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 48m$165–367Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
5h 35m$96–615Bus 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 49m$180–497Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
6h 46m$121–522Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235
15h 40m$103–181
Tucson to Poway by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Poway is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Poway is to bus and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Poway. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
The distance between Tucson and Poway is 412 miles. The road distance is 407.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Poway without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 13h 44m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Tucson to Poway, including transfers.
Tucson to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Poway is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 44m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 14h 48m.
Tucson to Poway bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Poway is 407 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Tucson to Poway.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Poway, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Midland Rd & Janette Ln via Phoenix Bus Station, El Cajon Transit Center, El Cajon Station, Fashion Valley Station, Fashion Valley Transit Center, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Phoenix to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Tucson to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- 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
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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