There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Kansas City (MCI) to Tucson (TUS)plane MCI - TUS
7h 21m$200–900Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
- Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus El Paso / ...
25h 46m$218–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus FlixBus 2047
29h 32m$450–890Drive 1,186.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Tucsoncar 1,186.1 mi
21h 29m$217–313Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MCI - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
7h 21m$220–835Bus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus
31h$252–459
Kansas City to Tucson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Tucson is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $210 - $280 and takes 25h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Tucson is to fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $220 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Tucson. However, there are services departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via El Paso, 6th Av/District and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 46m.
The distance between Kansas City and Tucson is 1072 miles. The road distance is 1193 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Tucson without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 25h 46m and costs $210 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kansas City to Tucson, including transfers.
Kansas City to Tucson bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Tucson is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $210 - $280 and takes 25h 46m.
Kansas City to Tucson bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Tucson is 2h behind Kansas City. It is currently 9:52 AM in Kansas City and 7:52 AM in Tucson.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Broadway/Country Club via El Paso, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 25h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Kansas City to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Tucson via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Tucson is 1193 miles. It takes approximately 21h 29m to drive from Kansas City to Tucson.
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