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How to get fromNew Orleans Airport (MSY) to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MSY - TUS
    5h 58m
    $184–810

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 25m
    $462–1,004

  3. Drive 1,377.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Tucsoncar car 1,377.4 mi
    22h 4m
    $252–364

  4. Fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSY - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h
    $215–890

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans International Airport to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    44h 53m
    $486–996

New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Tucson by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,240.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $460–1,000 and the journey takes 36h.

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