Bus from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tucson to San Diego on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Greyhound Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Greyhound Bus StopFastest
FlixBusBus
U of A
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
U of A
Greyhound Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Station
Greyhound Bus StopNo 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 a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
14h 35mAverage Duration
585 kmDistance
53kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$96 - $323Average Duration15h 45m
15kg CO₂e
Average Price$124 - $236Average Duration14h 35m
53kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Tucson to San Diego?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Tucson to San Diego start from $96. The average price for this route is around $131. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Tucson to San Diego?

    The average bus travel time from Tucson to San Diego is 15h 45m, covering a distance of 589 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Tucson to San Diego route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tucson to San Diego?

    The earliest bus departs from Tucson to San Diego at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tucson to San Diego?

    A bus trip from Tucson to San Diego generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Tucson to San Diego?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tucson to San Diego?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tucson to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tucson to San Diego?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-25
$209
11-26
$373
Today
$182
11-28
$180
11-29
$221
11-30
$223
12-01
$159
12-02
$121
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $121

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 $121 to $373 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 $121 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.

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