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

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Tucson by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MSY - TUS
    7h 41m
    $192–852

  2. Drive to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport, fly to Tucson

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    1. Drive from New Orleans to Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)car car
    2. Fly from Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane PIB - TUS
    11h 18m
    $172–732

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus
    34h 55m
    $290–539

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    36h
    $480–1,000

  5. Drive 1,386.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Tucsoncar car 1,386.8 mi
    22h 12m
    $254–366

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane GPT - TUS
    8h 19m
    $227–912

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 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
    7h 43m
    $212–937

  8. Train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LFT - TUS
    10h 49m
    $198–758

New Orleans to Tucson by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration34h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,252.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Tucson via Dallas Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 34h 55m.

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