How far is it from Tucson to Mount Whitney?

The distance between Tucson and Mount Whitney is 739 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Mount Whitney without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Mount Whitney without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 17h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Mount Whitney?

It takes approximately 17h 1m to get from Tucson to Mount Whitney, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Mount Whitney?

Mount Whitney is 1h behind Tucson. It is currently 10:24 PM in Tucson and 9:24 PM in Mount Whitney.

Where can I stay near Mount Whitney?

There are 17+ hotels available in Mount Whitney.

Tucson to Mount Whitney - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Mount Whitney by train, bus, unknown, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, travel
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1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitney
17h 1m
Bus, train, travel
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitney
17h 27m
Fly Tucson to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)TUS - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Station
3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museum
4. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Mount Whitney
11h 13m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Las Vegas Downtown
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Lone Pine CA to Mount Whitney
19h 51m
Fly Tucson to Meadows Field Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)TUS - BFL
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitney
12h 25m
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus, travel
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)TUS - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitney
12h 46m
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)PHX - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Station
4. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museum
5. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Mount Whitney
10h 41m
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus, travel
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)PHX - BFL
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
4. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
5. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitney
11h 46m
Fly Tucson to Harry Reid International Airport, bus, travel
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)TUS - LAS
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street
4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitney
13h 5m

Tucson (TUS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

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5h 9mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tucson to Mount Whitney.

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Distance: 735 mi
Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Mount Whitney, Tulare County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tucson to Mount Whitney. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, then travel to Mount Whitney. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Mount Whitney via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street, Lone Pine CA, and Whitney Portal in around 17h 27m.

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