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How to get fromTampa to Tucsonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane TPA - TUS
    8h 46m
    $212–902

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MCO - TUS
    10h 59m
    $209–855

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Tucsonbus bus
    2d 1h
    $350–680

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $521–1,044

  5. Drive 1,986.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Tucsoncar car 1,986.8 mi
    32h 37m
    $363–524

  6. Fly Tampa to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane TPA - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    8h 50m
    $402–737

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SRQ - TUS
    10h 59m
    $271–1,118

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,032–2,123

Tampa to Tucson by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,736 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tucson (TUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tucson via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, and Phoenix Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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