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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Tucsonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Tucson by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Tucson (TUS)planeABQ - TUS
    5h 45m
    $140–851
  2. Drive 433.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Tucsoncar433.8 mi
    7h 44m
    $80–115
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to FlagstafftrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson DowntownbusFlixBus 2047
    11h 15m
    $84–297
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to TucsonbusFlixBus 2054
    11h 25m
    $105–213
  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Tucson (TUS)planeSAF - TUS
    6h 39m
    $196–835
  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)planeABQ - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
    5h 19m
    $324–395
  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)planeSAF - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
    6h 2m
    $275–619
  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Silver City Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Silver City Airport (SVC)planeABQ - SVC
    2. Drive from Silver City Airport (SVC) to Tucsoncar
    6h 14m
    $125–161
  9. Bus via Las Cruces

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Las Cruces, NMbusDenver to El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to TucsonbusEl Paso
    11h 34m
    $88–125

Albuquerque to Tucson by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tucson via Phoenix Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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