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How to get fromPasadena to Tucsonby tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pasadena to Tucson by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Tram, fly to Tucson

    best
    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    4h 44m
    $509–1,115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus
    13h 6m
    $62–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 3m
    $162–332

  4. Bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    11h 40m
    $93–124

  5. Drive 482.8 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Tucsoncar car 482.8 mi
    7h 47m
    $89–128

  6. Fly 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
    6h 28m
    $159–390

Pasadena to Tucson by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Tucson every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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