How to get fromRio Rico to Tucsonby bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio Rico to Tucson by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 16 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogales to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus Nogales
2. Take the bus from 6th Av/District to Downtown Ronstadt Centerbus 16
1h 51m
$47–63
Drive 59.9 mi
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1. Drive from Rio Rico to Tucsoncar 59.9 mi
1h 5m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rio Rico to Tucsontaxi 59.9 mi
1h 5m
$140–180
Bus, line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Nogales to Tucsonbus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from 12th Av/Canada St to 6th Av/Penningtonbus 12
2h 17m
$37–63

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Distance: 80.1 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Rio Rico, AZ, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rio Rico to Downtown Ronstadt Center via 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogales, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, and 6th Av/District in around 1h 51m.

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