There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to Tucson
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tucson (TUS)plane MSP - TUS
5h 54m$204–704Fly to Phoenix, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSP - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
7h 26m$194–320Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
45h 13m$341–588Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
47h 25m$672–1,542Drive 1,601.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucsoncar 1,601.9 mi
29h 15m$293–423Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 16h$832–1,772
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $320 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $200 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Tucson station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Tucson is 1319 miles. The road distance is 1611.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 45h 13m and costs $340 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $200 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 45h 13m, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 16h.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tucson (TUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to Broadway/Country Club via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 45h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
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
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson is 1611 miles. It takes approximately 29h 15m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tucson.
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