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Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA by bus

The journey from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA by bus is 365.16 mi and takes 15 hr 8 min. There are 26 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:00 AM and the last at 10:15 PM. It is possible to travel from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA by bus for as little as $61.57 or as much as $180.52. The best price for this journey is $61.57.

Lowest Price $61.57
Journey Duration 15 hr 8 min
Connection per Day 26
Lowest Price $61.57
Highest Price $180.52
First Departure 6:00 AM
Last Departure 10:15 PM
Distance 365.16 mi
Departure Tucson, AZ
Arrival San Diego, CA
Carriers Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA

The cheapest Tucson, AZ - San Diego, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $77.95 if you’re lucky, or $100.18 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $127.59.

Find the best day to travel to San Diego, CA by bus

When travelling to San Diego, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus and Greyhound from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA
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Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

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Train
41.14kg
Bus
44.08kg
Flight
117.53kg
Car
94.03kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA?
A bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA is $105.26. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $61.57.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA is $61.57. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Tucson, AZ and San Diego, CA by bus?
Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA is 365.16 mi.
How long does the bus between Tucson, AZ and San Diego, CA take?
Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA is on average 15 hr 8 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 10 hr 45 min.
Which companies operate from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA?
The bus journey from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA is covered by 2 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA?
Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA has 26 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA departs at 6:00 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA depart?
The latest bus from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA departs at 10:15 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $61.57 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Tucson, AZ and San Diego, CA is 10 hr 45 min.
Is there a direct bus from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Tucson, AZ and San Diego, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Tucson, AZ to San Diego, CA creates 44.08kg of CO2 emissions.

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