There are 5 ways to get from Yuma to Tucson by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak StationTexas Eagle / ...
4h 51m$45–280Drive 241.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yuma to Tucson241.2 mi
3h 45m$44–64Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to TucsonFlixBus 2054 / ...
6h 10m$56–86Fly to Tucson
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Tucson (TUS)YUM - TUS
5h 9m$101–652Fly to Phoenix, shuttle
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Phoenix (PHX)YUM - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
4h 47m$185–496
Yuma to Tucson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to Tucson is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to Tucson is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuma to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Yuma County Area Transit and arriving at Tucson via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yuma Amtrak and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Yuma and Tucson is 252 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.
The best way to get from Yuma to Tucson without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $280.
The train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Yuma to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Yuma County Area Transit station.
Yuma to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Yuma Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Yuma to Tucson is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $45 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–280 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Tucson via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $134
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yuma to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
Yuma to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tucson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to Tucson is 243 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Yuma to Tucson.
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