There are 4 ways to get from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Sonoran Desert National Monumenttaxi
5h 45m$130–187Drive 117.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monumentcar 117.8 mi
3h 32m$22–32Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Sonoran Desert National Monumenttaxi
3h 2m$92–141Train, taxi via Broadway/Country Club (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Sonoran Desert National Monumenttaxi
4h 14m$91–145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument is to train and taxi which takes 3h 2m and costs $90 - $150.
The distance between Tucson and Sonoran Desert National Monument is 172 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument is 119 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Sonoran Desert National Monument, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tucson to Sonoran Desert National Monument. However, you can take the bus to Sky Harbor International Airport, take the bus to Maricopa Amtrak, then take the taxi to Sonoran Desert National Monument. Alternatively, you can take the train to Maricopa Amtrak then take the taxi to Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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