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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    4h
    $508–1,113

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    9h 25m
    $75–130

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 38m
    $160–330

  4. Drive 487.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tucsoncar car 487.1 mi
    7h 46m
    $89–129

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 45m
    $158–398

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

    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 40m
    $92–480

  7. 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 33m
    $481–881

  8. Bus via 12th Av/Canada St

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    9h 58m
    $92–116

Los Angeles to Tucson by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tucson once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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