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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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
    $348–763

  2. Bus via Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus bus San José
    9h 58m
    $60–81

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 38m
    $120–290

  4. Drive  487 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tucsoncar car 487 mi
    7h 47m
    $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 40m
    $153–338

  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
    $80–448

  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 35m
    $502–820

  8. Bus

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

Los Angeles to Tucson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest 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, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 9h 38m.

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