What is the cheapest way to get from California to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from California to Tucson is to bus via Tucson which costs $50 - $80 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from California to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $130 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between California and Tucson?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Tucson. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between California and Tucson?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from California to Tucson?

The distance between California and Tucson is 477 miles. The road distance is 490.1 miles.

How do I travel from California to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from California to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from California to Tucson?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from California to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Tucson bus from?

California to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Tucson train from?

California to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Tucson?

The best way to get from California to Tucson is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 25m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the California to Tucson bus arrive?

California to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tucson station.

Where does the California to Tucson train arrive?

California to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tucson Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from California to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Tucson is 490 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from California to Tucson.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Tucson?

Book your California to Tucson train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from California to Tucson?

Book your California to Tucson bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 521+ hotels available in Tucson.

California to Tucson - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from California to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane LAX - TUS
3h 55m
$98–563
Bus via Tucson
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus San José
9h 58m
$54–78
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus FlixBus 2054
9h 25m
$55–100
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 38m
$120–280
Drive 487.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tucsoncar 487.3 mi
7h 46m
$89–129
Fly San Diego International Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAN - TUS
3h 48m
$132–855
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tucson
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson (TUS)plane SFO - TUS
4h 57m
$140–763
Fly San Diego International Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SAN - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
5h 27m
$118–530
Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson
1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Harbor And Macarthurbus
2. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane SNA - TUS
6h 16m
$106–706
Fly Long Beach Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
5h 48m
$106–466

California to Tucson by bus (Flixbus)

7Weekly Buses

9h 25mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Tucson.

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Distance: 474.4 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson once daily. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson

Ave. Duration: 1h 23m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–550

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $90–600

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $100–600

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson

Ave. Duration: 1h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–850

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $140–900

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $170–1,000

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson via San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–750

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 24m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–750

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson via Los Angeles International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 7m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–750

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $65–440

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 3h 31m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $110–700

Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Tucson via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 37m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–800

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 1h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55–380

Flights from Long Beach Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $65–410

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