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Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 4 buses from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 711 km distance in an average of 10 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 11 h 40 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.

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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 441 miles (711 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 441 miles (711 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 12:09 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Tufesa Internacional | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 9:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 11h00 | 8:30 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles, CA | 10h30 | 8:30 PM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 11h40 | 9:15 PM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:15 PM Los Angeles, CA | 10h45 | 2:00 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 1:45 PM Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA | 14h50 | 5:35 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 6:15 PM Los Angeles, CA | 12h15 | 6:30 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 10h55 | 5:35 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 9h30 | 7:00 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA | 10h00 | 10:30 AM Tucson, E 12th St (Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Tucson, AZ buses use the Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (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 Los Angeles, CA and Tucson, AZ bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various dining options available.
Wi-Fi available in main waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station).
Available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station): Station fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes is 1 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes.
Available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore is 19 km from Los Angeles city centre. Public transport options include:
Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore. ATMs are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Ticket office support is available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore.
Available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Los Angeles, Gayley / Strathmore: Basic accessibility features available for buses.
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.
Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard. ATMs are available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard.
Ticket office support is available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard.
Available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson, North Country Club Road / East Broadway Boulevard: Basic accessibility features present.
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.
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