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How to get fromColumbus to Tucsonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane CMH - TUS
    8h 42m
    $242–1,103

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Phoenix, bus

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CMH - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    8h 37m
    $222–838

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    44h 48m
    $312–590

  4. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    46h 52m
    $631–1,369

  5. Drive 1,832.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Tucsoncar car 1,832.7 mi
    30h 42m
    $335–484

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane CVG - TUS
    12h 18m
    $263–1,139

  7. Bus to Dayton, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane DAY - TUS
    11h 56m
    $286–1,224

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $758–1,596

Columbus to Tucson by bus

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration44h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,672.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Broadway/Country Club via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 44h 48m.

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