- Must visit
Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
16 h 20 m
Average duration
16 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
630 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Carlsbad, NM to Tucson, AZ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlsbad, NM to Tucson, AZ will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Carlsbad, NM to Tucson, AZ without transferring at least 3 times.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carlsbad, NM to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a bus costs an average of $71.
Distance: 391 miles (630 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 35m Average total duration Fastest 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
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Buses from Carlsbad, NM to Tucson, AZ run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 12:40. The fastest bus covers the 391 miles (630 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 391 miles (630 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 12:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 6 days |
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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 Carlsbad, NM 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 Carlsbad, NM to Tucson, AZ buses use the Carlsbad, W Greene St (Road Runner Express #1) to Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Carlsbad, NM and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Carlsbad, W Greene St (Road Runner Express #1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Carlsbad, W Greene St (Road Runner Express #1). ATMs are available at Carlsbad, W Greene St (Road Runner Express #1).
Ticket office support is available at Carlsbad, W Greene St (Road Runner Express #1).
Available at Carlsbad, W Greene St (Road Runner Express #1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carlsbad, W Greene St (Road Runner Express #1): Basic accessibility features available.
Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station).
Available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station): Basic accessibility features available.
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