There are 4 ways to get from Yuma to Contention by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Benson AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Benson Amtrak to Contention
7h 3m$41–125Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Benson Visitors Center
- Take the taxi from Benson Visitors Center to Contention
8h 22m$73–130Drive 313.4 mi
- Drive from Yuma to Contention313.4 mi
5h 8m$58–83Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Tucson (TUS)YUM - TUS
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Benson Amtrak
- Take the taxi from Benson Amtrak to Contention
8h 11m$113–770
Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Tucson (TUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to Contention is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to Contention is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Yuma and Contention is 332 miles. The road distance is 315.2 miles.
The best way to get from Yuma to Contention without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Yuma to Contention, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to Contention is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Yuma to Contention.
There are seven+ hotels available in Contention.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and Contention, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Yuma to Contention. However, you can take the train to Benson Amtrak then take the taxi to Contention. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phoenix Bus Station, take the bus to Benson Visitors Center, then take the taxi to Contention.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Benson Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–75
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–240
- Business Class
- $85–290
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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 Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Benson Visitors Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $6–8
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