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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 05
$61
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$61
Fastest journey on Sep 05
12 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
13 h 44 m
Buses on Sep 05
4
Distance
699 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach, CA to Tucson, AZ will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach, CA to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a bus costs an average of $78.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$78 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 30m Average total duration Fastest 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $78 (€63) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 11h 0m versus 7h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound Mexico | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Long Beach, CA to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 8:35 PM Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd) | 12h55 | 9:30 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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· | 7:05 AM Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd) | 13h10 | 8:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 12:40 PM Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd) | 15h55 | 4:35 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:40 PM Long Beach, East 1st Street / N Waite Court (Transit Gallery), CA | 12h55 | 4:35 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Long Beach, CA to Tucson, AZ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 434 miles (699 km) distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 434 miles (699 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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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 Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach, CA to Tucson, AZ buses use the Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd) 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 Long Beach, CA and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd) is 2 km from Long Beach city centre. Public transport options include:
Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd). ATMs are available at Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd).
Ticket office support is available at Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd).
Available at Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Long Beach, Bus Station (Long Beach Blvd): Accessible for wheelchairs via ramps.
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.
Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office is 2 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available for visitors. ATMs are available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office.
Ticket office support is available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office.
Available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tuscon, University of Arizona Transportation Office: Facility is wheelchair accessible.
Tucson, Downtown is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson, Downtown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food vendors nearby.
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are available at Tucson, Downtown.
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, Downtown.
Available at Tucson, Downtown: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, Downtown: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
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