What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to L.A. Live?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to L.A. Live is to bus via Tucson which costs $50 - $75 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to L.A. Live?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to L.A. Live is to fly and tram which takes 4h 34m and costs $65 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and L.A. Live?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to L.A. Live. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Grand / 11th via Alameda / Arcadia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and L.A. Live?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to L.A. Live station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Pico Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Tucson to L.A. Live?

The distance between Tucson and L.A. Live is 478 miles. The road distance is 492 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to L.A. Live without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to L.A. Live without a car is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to L.A. Live?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Tucson to L.A. Live, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to L.A. Live bus from?

Tucson to L.A. Live bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to L.A. Live train from?

Tucson to L.A. Live train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to L.A. Live?

The best way to get from Tucson to L.A. Live is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Tucson to L.A. Live bus arrive?

Tucson to L.A. Live bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Tucson and L.A. Live?

L.A. Live is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 1:32 PM in Tucson and 12:32 PM in L.A. Live.

Where does the Tucson to L.A. Live train arrive?

Tucson to L.A. Live train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to L.A. Live?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to L.A. Live is 492 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Tucson to L.A. Live.

Where can I stay near L.A. Live?

There are 2690+ hotels available in L.A. Live.

Tucson to L.A. Live - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to L.A. Live by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, 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 Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)TUS - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Pico Station
4h 34m
$69–416
Bus via Tucson
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles DowntownGuadalajara
11h 51m
$50–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelesTexas Eagle / ...
9h 44m
$52–116
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station ArrivalsFlixBus 2054
9h 50m
$58–100
Drive 489.1 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to L.A. Live489.1 mi
7h 49m
$90–129
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)PHX - LAX
5h 39m
$259–601
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)PHX - BUR
5h 45m
$367–787

Tucson to L.A. Live by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

6Weekly Services

9h 44mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and L.A. Live, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals once daily. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 9h 19m.

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How to get fromTucson to L.A. Liveby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle or bus

There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to L.A. Live by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

Bus via Tucson

Train (Amtrak)

Bus (Flixbus)

Drive 489.1 mi

Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport