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How to get fromTucson to San Diegoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, shuttle or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Tucson

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeTUS - SAN
    3h 25m
    $82–555

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0851
    12h 23m
    $68–152

  3. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus StationbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopbusGreyhound US0851
    11h 6m
    $71–194

  4. Drive 410.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to San Diegocar410.1 mi
    6h 28m
    $75–109

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePHX - SAN
    4h 37m
    $247–790

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    13h 14m
    $77–114

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San DiegobusEl Paso
    19h 17m
    $95–180

Tucson to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to County Center/Little Italy Station via Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 11h 6m.

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