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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
A renowned desert-focused museum, zoo, and botanical garden west of Tucson. It is one of the region’s signature attractions for understanding Sonoran Desert wildlife, plants, and landscapes.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
586 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Las Vegas, NV 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 Las Vegas, NV to Tucson, AZ will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 1 buses that leave Las Vegas, NV for Tucson, AZ on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 586 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 9 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 Las Vegas, NV to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 364 miles (586 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price |
9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Las Vegas, NV to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $236 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Las Vegas, NV to Tucson, AZ costing on average $317 (€255).
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $114 |
The table below shows live departures for Las Vegas, NV to Tucson, AZ buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:50 PM Las Vegas, NV | 9h45 | 1:35 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Las Vegas, NV to Tucson, AZ run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 364 miles (586 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 364 miles (586 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-18% for basic service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 2-5 for hotel staff where appropriate.
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