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How to get fromTucson to Tonto Basinby bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Tonto Basin by bus, shuttle, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Payson to Tonto Basintaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $237–288

  2. Drive 153.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucson to Tonto Basincar car 153.3 mi
    3h 19m
    $28–41

  3. Fly, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane TUS - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Paysonshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Payson to Tonto Basintaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $492–852

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Gilbert Rd/Main St to Tonto Basintaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $159–210

  5. Bus, taxi via Leisure World (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Tempebus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from University Dr & Power Rd to Tonto Basintaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $160–201

  6. Bus, taxi via Leisure World #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from University Dr & Power Rd to Tonto Basintaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $159–201

Tucson (TUS) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Tonto Basin, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tucson to Tonto Basin. However, you can take the bus to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, take the shuttle to Payson, then take the taxi to Tonto Basin. Alternatively, you can drive from Tucson to Tonto Basin in around 3h 19m.

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