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Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$157
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$328
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 d 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 d 2 h 37 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
2512 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ will cost around $328 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 2512 km distance in an average of 2 d 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 15 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 d 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $290 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $290, while a train costs an average of $621.
Distance: 1560 miles (2512 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$290 Average price Cheapest | $615 Average price | $621 Average price |
44h 33m Average total duration 44h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 59h 38m Average total duration 59h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $325 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ costing on average $615.
A bus is $332 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ costing on average $621.
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 44h 3m.
Train takes on average 59h 8m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 48h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $331 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 55h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $315 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 48h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 55h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $377 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 55h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $372 |
The table below shows live departures for Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 53h45 | 12:35 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 53h45 | 1:35 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ run on average 3 times per day, taking around 44h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $194 but you can travel from only $191 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 09:55, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 1560 miles (2512 km) distance in 39h 50m.
Distance 1560 miles (2512 km) |
Average bus duration 44h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $194 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 39h 50m |
First bus 9:55 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 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.
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