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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 2m
    $347–763

  2. Bus via Tucson

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus Guadalajara
    11h 27m
    $60–90

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 20m
    $140–310

  4. Drive 487.4 mi

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

  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 13m
    $162–339

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Nogales
    11h 52m
    $90–120

Tucson to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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