There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tucson
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tucson (TUS)plane CLT - TUS
6h 59m$239–974Fly to Phoenix, bus
cheapest- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane CLT - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
7h$195–278Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
2d 10h$715–1,555Drive 1,967.2 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucsoncar 1,967.2 mi
31h 3m$359–519
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $280 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $230 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Tucson is 1751 miles. The road distance is 1978.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson without a car is to train which takes 2 days 10h and costs $700 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $230 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 10h.
Tucson is 3h behind Charlotte Airport (CLT). It is currently 8:17 PM in Charlotte Airport (CLT) and 5:17 PM in Tucson.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station via Transit Center- Bay V, CTC Station, Parkwood Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phoenix via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tucson via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tucson via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson is 1979 miles. It takes approximately 31h 3m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tucson.
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