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

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Tucson by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane RDU - TUS
    9h 10m
    $202–902

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $802–1,283

  3. Drive  2,109.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Tucsoncar car 2,109.6 mi
    34h 4m
    $385–557

  4. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane OAJ - TUS
    11h 18m
    $209–877

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane FAY - TUS
    12h 14m
    $216–887

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane GSO - TUS
    10h 54m
    $304–1,108

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane RDU - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 11m
    $232–538

  8. Train via New Orleans (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 13h
    $1,314–2,118

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 8h
    $1,789–2,804

Raleigh to Tucson by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$802Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,873.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station via Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 2d 13h.

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