There are 7 ways to get from University of Arizona to San Diego by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Tucson
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)TUS - SAN
3h 54m$92–605Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit CenterGreyhound US0851
12h 29m$68–142Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus StationFlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0851
11h 14m$72–174Drive 408.1 mi
- Drive from University of Arizona to San Diego408.1 mi
6h 24m$75–108Bus to Phoenix, fly
- Take the bus from University of Arizona to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)PHX - SAN
4h 44m$319–794Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
13h 42m$77–134Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
19h 24m$95–180
University of Arizona to San Diego by foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Arizona to San Diego is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from University of Arizona to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from University of Arizona station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
The distance between University of Arizona and San Diego is 386 miles. The road distance is 410.5 miles.
The best way to get from University of Arizona to San Diego without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 11h 14m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from University of Arizona to San Diego, including transfers.
University of Arizona to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from University of Arizona to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 11h 14m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 13h 42m.
University of Arizona to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Arizona to San Diego is 411 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from University of Arizona to San Diego.
What companies run services between University of Arizona, AZ, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Arizona to County Center/Little Italy Station via Tucson, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 11h 14m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from University of Arizona to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport
Bus from Tucson to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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