There are 3 ways to get from Tucson to Contention by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Benson Amtrak to Contention
1h 57m$12–64Train, taxi via Broadway/Country Club (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Benson Amtrak to Contention
3h 9m$12–68Drive 74.1 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Contention74.1 mi
1h 30m$14–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Contention is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Contention is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Tucson and Contention is 80 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Contention without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 57m and costs $12 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Tucson to Contention, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Contention is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Tucson to Contention.
There are 28+ hotels available in Contention.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Contention, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tucson to Contention. However, you can take the train to Benson Amtrak then take the taxi to Contention. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Downtown Ronstadt Center, walk to Tucson Amtrak Station, take the train to Benson Amtrak, then take the taxi to Contention.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14–26
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $6–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $8–75
- Business Class
- $14–160
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $6–8
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