What is the distance between Tucson and San Diego?

About 360 miles (580 km) separate Tucson and San Diego.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tucson to San Diego?

If you're headed to San Diego from Tucson, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Bay Waterfront, Cabrillo National Monument, Pacific Surf School and Balboa Park.

Bus Tucson to San Diego from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tucson to San Diego on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	15h 55m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	15h 25m	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Greyhound Station	15h 45m	9:40am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	6:55pm	Greyhound Station	17h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Greyhound Station	16h 10m	10:05am	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures for Tucson to San Diego on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	15h 55m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
	8:00am	Greyhound Station	10h 45m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	6:30am	U of A	12h 40m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	U of A	12h 15m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	6:55pm	Greyhound Station	17h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tucson to San Diego on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	17h 40m	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	8:00am	Greyhound Station	10h 45m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	6:30am	U of A	12h 40m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	U of A	12h 15m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	6:55pm	Greyhound Station	17h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tucson to San Diego on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:55pm	Greyhound Station	17h 50m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	8:00am	Greyhound Station	10h 45m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
	6:30am	U of A	12h 40m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	U of A	12h 15m	5:45pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	6:30am	U of A	12h 5m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags

Next departures for Tucson to San Diego on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:15pm	Greyhound Station	15h 25m	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Cheapest
	6:30am	U of A	12h 5m	5:35pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	Fastest
	6:30am	U of A	12h 40m	6:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30am	U of A	18h 20m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	8:00am	Greyhound Station	16h 50m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson to San Diego

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

14h 35mAverage Duration

363 milesDistance

53kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $227	Average Duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $123	Average Duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,227 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,358 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Tucson San Diego recent customer reviews

Not comfortable did not sit next to my son.. no perks available such as movie veing provided like other bus lines .. uncomfortable seats ,noisy , dirty, very questionable strange passengers .. not felt safe didn’t enjoy my trip

Natalie E.

October 22, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Tucson and San Diego?

Stops in Tucson

A - Greyhound Station

B - S 12th Ave

C - Arco - 802 W Speedway Blvd

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US by bus

What is the distance between Tucson and San Diego?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tucson to San Diego?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/06

$104

11/07

$167

Today

$107

11/09

$111

11/10

$90

11/11

$82

11/12

$75

11/13

$72

The cheapest trip from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $167 for a bus ticket from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time15h 25m	Avg Price$83	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time14h 35m	Avg Price$88	Daily Departures2

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