There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Imperial by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Bus to Phoenix, fly to Imperial County Airport
best- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane PHX - IPL
4h 43m$155–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0851S
9h 48m$53–105Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
8h 28m$81–166Drive 302.9 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Imperialcar 302.9 mi
4h 48m$56–80Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
8h 15m$457–835Fly Tucson to Imperial County Airport
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane TUS - IPL
5h 7m$85–450
Tucson to Imperial by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Imperial is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Imperial is to bus and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $150 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Imperial. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Imperial Avenue/9th Street via Phoenix Bus Station and State Street/7th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Tucson and Imperial is 324 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Imperial without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Tucson to Imperial, including transfers.
Tucson to Imperial bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Imperial is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $450 and takes 5h 7m.
Tucson to Imperial bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Imperial is 305 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Tucson to Imperial.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Imperial, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tucson to Imperial Avenue/9th Street via Phoenix Bus Station and State Street/7th Street in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Southern Airways Express, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 4 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Phoenix to Imperial County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
Flights from Tucson to Imperial County Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–500
Flights from Tucson to Imperial County Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Tucson to Imperial County Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Tucson to Imperial County Airport via Las Vegas, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tucson to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- ycipta.org
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ycipta.org/
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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