There are 5 ways to get from Tucson to Lowell Observatory by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus FlixBus 2047
5h 9m$40–65Drive 260.9 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Lowell Observatorycar 260.9 mi
4h 12m$44–63Fly from Tucson
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane TUS - FLG
5h 40m$80–421Bus via Phoenix Airport (PHX)
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus Tucson
- Take the bus from Phoenix Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
6h 44m$110–206Bus to Phoenix, fly
- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane PHX - FLG
4h 8m$110–367
Tucson (TUS) to Flagstaff (FLG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Lowell Observatory is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Lowell Observatory is to bus and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $110 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tucson Downtown and arriving at Flagstaff Train Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Tucson and Lowell Observatory is 265 miles. The road distance is 262.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Lowell Observatory without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $40 - $65.
The bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tucson to Lowell Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson Downtown station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Lowell Observatory is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $430 and takes 5h 40m.
Tucson to Lowell Observatory bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Flagstaff Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Lowell Observatory is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Tucson to Lowell Observatory.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Lowell Observatory, AZ, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Flagstaff (FLG) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Flagstaff via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Tucson to Flagstaff via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Phoenix to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Flagstaff via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Bus from Phoenix Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
Bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Book at
- Groome Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
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