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How to get fromVan Nuys to Tucsonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Van Nuys to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    4h 15m
    $508–1,113

  2. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tucsonbus bus San José
    12h 59m
    $63–94

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 15m
    $166–342

  4. Drive 502 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Tucsoncar car 502 mi
    8h 9m
    $92–133

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane BUR - TUS
    5h 41m
    $86–468

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BUR - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 35m
    $226–583

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane LAX - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    6h
    $158–398

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    14h 12m
    $67–97

Van Nuys to Tucson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 9h 38m.

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