There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Tucson (TUS)CHO - TUS
9h 17m$353–1,439Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalCrescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak StationSunset Limited
2d 15h$296–1,280Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson
2d 5h$333–681Drive 2,148.4 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Tucson2,148.4 mi
33h 42m$393–567Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle
3d 7h$351–2,401
Charlottesville to Tucson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Tucson is to drive which costs $390 - $600 and takes 33h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Tucson is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $350 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Tucson via Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Charlottesville and Tucson is 1902 miles. The road distance is 2160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Charlottesville to Tucson, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Tucson is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $350 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also train via New Orleans, which costs $290 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 15h.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Tucson via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Tucson via Charlotte, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Charlottesville to Tucson via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Tucson via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Tucson is 2h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 3:15 PM in Charlottesville and 1:15 PM in Tucson.
Charlottesville to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Tucson is 2161 miles. It takes approximately 33h 42m to drive from Charlottesville to Tucson.
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