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How to get fromLos Angeles to South Tucsonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to South Tucson by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson, line 16 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Ronstadt Center to 6th Av/29th Stbus bus
    4h 18m
    $508–1,113

  2. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    6h 57m
    $87–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    9h 19m
    $92–116

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 55m
    $164–330

  5. Drive 486.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to South Tucsoncar car 486.2 mi
    7h 42m
    $89–129

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    5h 47m
    $242–437

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    5h 50m
    $311–593

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    6h 50m
    $480–881

  9. Bus via 6th Av/District

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Los Angeles / ...
    10h 51m
    $91–113

Los Angeles to South Tucson by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and South Tucson, AZ, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucson every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 38m.

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