Bus Tickets from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures for Tucson to San Diego on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Station
Greyhound Bus StopCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Station
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Station
UCSD Health La Jolla StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Station
5716 Hardy AveNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson to San Diego.

Bus
Average Price$64 - $225Average Duration16h 25m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$76 - $121Average Duration14h 35m
53kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Tucson to San Diego

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 $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
14h 35mAverage Duration
$76Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tucson to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$78
Average bus trip duration16h 25m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance365 miles (588 km)
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Tucson to San Diego Bus

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

Best price found
09/01
$129
09/02
$71
Today
$81
09/04
$71
09/05
No data
09/06
$66
09/07
$71
09/08
$62
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 8, 2025 with a price of $62

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 $62 to $142 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 $62 which is on 2025-09-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Tucson to San Diego but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tucson to San Diego, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tucson to San Diego.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Tucson to San Diego while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Tucson by bus?

Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Tucson

You can also go to San Diego, CA, US by train

Train from Tucson to San Diego, CA, US

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