- Must visit
Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Benson, AZ to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Benson, AZ to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Benson, AZ to Tucson, AZ costing on average €16.
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
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Buses from Benson, AZ to Tucson, AZ run on average 1 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Tucson, AZ — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tucson, AZ trip today.
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
University art museum with strong Latin American, modern, and contemporary collections in a compact campus setting.
Interactive science museum for all ages with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and rotating educational displays.
Popular mountain park with desert trails, giant cacti, and summit road views over Tucson and surrounding ranges.
Walkable historic district with adobe architecture, shops, galleries, and some of Tucson's oldest streetscapes.
Scenic desert road and trail area in Saguaro National Park West, famous for sunset drives and iconic cactus views.
A Sonoran-style hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, onions, tomato, mustard, mayo, and jalapeño sauce. A Tucson street-food icon tied to regional Mexican roots.
Carne seca is thin beef dried in the desert tradition, then often shredded and cooked with eggs or chiles. It reflects Tucson’s ranching and borderlands heritage.
A wheat tortilla folded around cheese and often grilled over mesquite. This regional staple shows Tucson’s long flour-tortilla tradition rooted in Sonoran cuisine.
Upscale destination for creative desert cuisine using Native and regional ingredients. Stylish setting with a strong focus on Tucson terroir.
Refined Southwestern dining at Hacienda Del Sol, known for regional ingredients, polished service, and a romantic desert setting.
Historic casual spot famous for Sonoran hot dogs and other Tucson staples. Lively, unfussy, and one of the city’s best-known local institutions.
Moderate for a US city. Hotels are often cheaper than major US hubs; dining is reasonable, but car use and limited transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Round up or tip $1-2 at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benson, AZ to Tucson, AZ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tucson, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Benson, AZ to Tucson, AZ buses use the Benson, E 4th St (Greyhound Bus Stop) to Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Benson, AZ and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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