How to get fromTucson to Rio Ricoby bus, car or taxi

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - NogalesLos Angeles / ...
2h 34m
$46–63
Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tucson to Rio Rico59.7 mi
1h 6m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tucson to Rio Rico59.7 mi
1h 6m
$140–180
Line 12 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 6th Av/Pennington to 12th Av/Canada St12
2. Take the bus from Tucson to NogalesSan José / ...
4h
$29–53

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tucson to Rio Rico.

Launch map view

Distance: 80.5 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

Omnibus Express operates a bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 219 N Arroyo Blvd - Nogales twice daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 1h.

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Rio Rico, United States(opens in a new window)

Rio Rico is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. The population was 18,962 at the 2010 census. The Rio Rico CDP replaced the former CDPs of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico Northeast, Rio Rico Southwest, and Rio Rico Southeast. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Rio Rico

Tumacácori National Historical Park(Opens in a new window)

Tumacácori National Historical Park is located in the upper Santa Cruz River Valley in Santa Cruz County, southern Arizona. The park consists of 360 acre in three separate units. The park protects the ruins of three Spanish mission communities, two of which are National Historic Landmark sites. It also contains the landmark 1937 Tumacácori Museum building, also a National Historic Landmark.

Patagonia Lake State Park(Opens in a new window)

Patagonia Lake State Park is a state park of Arizona, USA, containing Patagonia Lake. The 2.5 mi, 250 acre lake located near Patagonia, Arizona, is a popular southern Arizona site for fishing, camping, boat rental, picnicking, hiking, and birding. Located inside the park is the recently established Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, Arizona's first major state natural area. Created by the damming of Sonoita Creek, the lake is habitat for bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish, and is stocked with rainbow trout during the winter. Special events include an annual mariachi festival in March and bird tours and interpretive programs on request.

Mission San Cayetano de Calabazas(Opens in a new window)

Mission San Cayetano de Calabazas, also known as Calabasas, is a Spanish Mission in the Sonoran Desert, located near present-day near Tumacácori, Arizona.

Ruby(Opens in a new window)

Ruby is a populated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. It was founded as a mining town in Bear Valley, originally named Montana Camp, so named because the miners were mining at the foot of Montana Peak.

Places to stay in Rio Rico

Casa Paloma B&B(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Best Western Sonora Inn & Suites(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Nogales by IHG(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Candlewood Suites Nogales by IHG(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Tucson to Rio Rico easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Tucson to Rio Rico right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.