There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to Tucson
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tucson (TUS)plane STL - TUS
7h 41m$202–902Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus FlixBus 2042 / ...
33h 47m$250–467Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d$600–1,300Drive 1,416.6 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Tucsoncar 1,416.6 mi
23h 45m$259–374Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane STL - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
7h 26m$222–378
St. Louis to Tucson by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Tucson is to fly and bus which costs $220 - $380 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $220 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Tucson. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Louis and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between St. Louis and Tucson is 1272 miles. The road distance is 1424.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 33h 47m and costs $250 - $470.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from St. Louis to Tucson, including transfers.
St. Louis to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Tucson is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $470 and takes 33h 47m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Broadway/Country Club via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 33h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Phoenix via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Tucson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Tucson is 2h behind St. Louis. It is currently 6:12 PM in St. Louis and 4:12 PM in Tucson.
St. Louis to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tucson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Tucson is 1425 miles. It takes approximately 23h 45m to drive from St. Louis to Tucson.
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