There are 5 ways to get from Tucson to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)TUS - DCA
6h 3m$410–1,800Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
2d 5h$266–669Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminalSunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union StationCrescent
2d 15h$373–915Drive 2,219.2 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Washington2,219.2 mi
37h 30m$405–585Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union StationFloridian / ...
2d 22h$270–1,300
Tucson to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Washington is to bus which costs $260 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $410 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Washington Union Station via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Tucson and Washington is 1972 miles. The road distance is 2232.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $260 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Tucson to Washington, including transfers.
Tucson to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $410 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also train via New Orleans, which costs $370 - $950 and takes 2 days 15h.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Washington Union Station via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,800
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,800
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,800
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tucson to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–350
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Tucson to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Washington is 2h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 4:42 PM in Tucson and 6:42 PM in Washington.
Tucson to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Washington is 2232 miles. It takes approximately 37h 30m to drive from Tucson to Washington.
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