- Must visit
Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price
€97
Average price
€98
Fastest journey
22 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 45 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
992 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €97.
It's difficult to get from Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ without transferring at least once.
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· · · Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €80, and a flight costs an average of €126.
Distance: 616 miles (992 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€140 Average price Cheapest | €269 Average price | €141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 3m Average total duration 19h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is €129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ costing on average €269.
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 33m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 33h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €79 |
The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· + FlixBus | 7:35 PM Denver, Union Station | 24h35 | 7:10 PM Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office, AZ | 2 transfers | |
· | 7:35 PM Denver, Union Station | 22h50 | 5:25 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· · · | 8:10 PM Denver, Union Station | 26h50 | 10:00 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 19h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €80 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 20:25. The fastest bus covers the 616 miles (992 km) distance in 19h 52m.
Distance 616 miles (992 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €80 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 52m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 8:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 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 Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ buses use the Denver, Union Station to Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office. Use this guide to compare Denver, CO 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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