There are 7 ways to get from New Mexico to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Tucson
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Tucson (TUS)plane ABQ - TUS
5h 19m$330–801Drive 433.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albuquerque to Tucsoncar 433.8 mi
7h 43m$80–115Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to El Pasobus Salt Lake
- Take the bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus El Paso / ...
11h 10m$136–172Train, bus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus FlixBus 2047
11h 15m$131–259Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ABQ - PHX
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
5h 25m$240–736Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Tucson
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Tucson (TUS)plane SAF - TUS
8h 20m$155–556Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit)bus Greyhound US1140D
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Tucsonbus El Paso / ...
12h 7m$80–120
New Mexico to Tucson by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Mexico to Tucson is to bus via Las Cruces which costs $80 - $120 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from New Mexico to Tucson is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $330 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from New Mexico to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via El Paso, 6th Av/District and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between New Mexico and Tucson is 337 miles. The road distance is 436.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from New Mexico to Tucson, including transfers.
New Mexico to Tucson bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque station.
The best way to get from New Mexico to Tucson is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $330 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 11h 10m.
New Mexico to Tucson bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Tucson is 1h behind New Mexico. It is currently 5:43 AM in New Mexico and 4:43 AM in Tucson.
What companies run services between New Mexico, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to Broadway/Country Club via El Paso, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, 6th Av/District, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Tucson via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Broadway @ Trumbull - Albuquerque to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between New Mexico to Tucson is 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from New Mexico to Tucson.
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