What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Long Beach is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $90 - $130 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Long Beach / 3rd via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson and 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Tucson to Long Beach?

The distance between Tucson and Long Beach is 451 miles. The road distance is 490.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Long Beach without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $150 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Tucson to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Long Beach bus from?

Tucson to Long Beach bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Long Beach train from?

Tucson to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Long Beach?

The best way to get from Tucson to Long Beach is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Tucson to Long Beach bus arrive?

Tucson to Long Beach bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles station.

Where does the Tucson to Long Beach train arrive?

Tucson to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Long Beach is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Tucson to Long Beach.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tucson to Long Beach?

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Where can I stay near Long Beach?

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There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or tram

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Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TUS - SNA
3h 53m
$160–580
Fly Tucson to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane TUS - LGB
5h 56m
$47–272
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
11h 30m
$154–321
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Long Beach / 3rdbus 60
11h 37m
$91–122
Drive 487.7 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Long Beachcar 487.7 mi
8h 3m
$89–129
Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram
4h 29m
$504–1,106
Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
4h 47m
$205–796
Bus to Phoenix, fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
5h 32m
$87–288
Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TUS - SAN
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus
6h 37m
$485–775
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Huntington Parkbus Guadalajara
13h 3m
$92–124

Tucson to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

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11h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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