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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A renowned fusion of zoo, botanical garden, aquarium, and natural history museum focused on the Sonoran Desert. It is one of Tucson’s signature attractions and excellent for understanding local desert
Cheapest price
$376
Average price
$421
Fastest journey
2 d 15 m
Average duration
2 d 4 h
Buses per day
2
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 $421 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $376.
Of the 2 buses that leave Grand Rapids, MI for Tucson, AZ on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 2512 km distance in an average of 2 d 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 d 7 h 45 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 prices starting from $139. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $139, and a train costs an average of $197.
Distance: 1560 miles (2512 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$375 Average price Cheapest | $713 Average price | $533 Average price |
42h 16m Average total duration 41h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59h 44m Average total duration 59h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration Fastest 8h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $159 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ costing on average $533 (€436).
A bus is $338 (€277) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ costing on average $713 (€583).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 46m.
Train takes on average 59h 14m.
| 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 $330 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 53h45 | 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 $376 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 55h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $371 |
The table below shows live departures for Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:15 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 48h15 | 6:30 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 48h15 | 7:30 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 55h20 | 3:10 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 41h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $139 (€114) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 09:55, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 1560 miles (2512 km) distance in 48h 15m.
Distance 1560 miles (2512 km) |
Average bus duration 41h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 (€114) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 48h 15m |
First bus 9:55 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Grand Rapids, MI to Tucson, AZ buses use the 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 Grand Rapids, MI 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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