There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Tucson by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tucson
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tucson (TUS)plane BUF - TUS
8h 51m$222–952Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Tucson
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tucson (TUS)plane YYZ - TUS
12h 42m$195–809Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
2d 2h$597–1,492Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tucsonbus
2d 13h$423–696Drive 2,153.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Tucsoncar 2,153.5 mi
36h 16m$393–568Bus to Rochester, fly to Tucson
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Tucson (TUS)plane ROC - TUS
11h 15m$309–1,241Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUF - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
8h 56m$202–737Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 19h$682–1,732
Buffalo to Tucson by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Tucson is to fly and bus which costs $200 - $750 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Tucson via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Strip. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between Buffalo and Tucson is 1934 miles. The road distance is 2166.1 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Tucson without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Buffalo to Tucson, including transfers.
Buffalo to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 19h.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Tucson via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tucson via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tucson via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Tucson via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Tucson is 3h behind Buffalo. It is currently 8:51 PM in Buffalo and 5:51 PM in Tucson.
Buffalo to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Tucson is 2166 miles. It takes approximately 36h 16m to drive from Buffalo to Tucson.
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