There are 4 ways to get from Tucson to Rio Verde by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus FlixBus 2047 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tempe to Rio Verdetaxi
2h 40m$97–128Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Rio Verdecar 134.9 mi
2h 39m$25–36Fly, taxi
- Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane TUS - PHX
- Take the taxi from Phoenix-Airport-PHX to Rio Verdetaxi
3h 22m$400–770Bus, line 72 bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Tempebus FlixBus 2047 / ...
- Take the bus from Rural Rd & Terrace Rd to Thmpson Peak Pkwy & Scottsdle Healthcarebus 72
4h 17m$70–96
Tucson (TUS) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Rio Verde is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Rio Verde is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Rio Verde. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Thmpson Peak Pkwy & Scottsdle Healthcare via Rural Rd & Terrace Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Tucson and Rio Verde is 142 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Rio Verde without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 40m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Tucson to Rio Verde, including transfers.
Tucson to Rio Verde bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.
Tucson to Rio Verde bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tempe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Rio Verde is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Tucson to Rio Verde.
There are 65+ hotels available in Rio Verde.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Rio Verde, AZ, USA?
You can take a bus from Tucson to Rio Verde via Tempe, Rural Rd & Terrace Rd, and Thmpson Peak Pkwy & Scottsdle Healthcare in around 4h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tucson to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (602) 253-5000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro
Bus from Rural Rd & Terrace Rd to Thmpson Peak Pkwy & Scottsdle Healthcare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Valley Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $80–120
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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