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How to get fromTucson to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    4h 12m
    $347–713

  2. Drive  487.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Tucson to Los Angelescar car 487.4 mi
    7h 48m
    $89–129

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
    9h 25m
    $90–120

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 20m
    $270–430

  5. Bus to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    5h 18m
    $157–389

  6. Bus via Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    11h 27m
    $90–120

Tucson to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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